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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

The Exception No 1First · M. MicallefThe Exception No 1EDP · ★ 4.80
Art Collection BlackSecond · M. MicallefArt Collection BlackEDP · ★ 5.00
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The Exception No 1Art Collection Black
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The Exception No 1 × Art Collection Black

Citrus, woody and aromatic meets white floral, citrus and vanilla. They share three accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is The Exception No 1, blue is Art Collection Black. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Exception No 1Art Collection Black
citrusboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
white floralsecond
woodyfirst
vanillasecond
aromaticfirst
fresh spicyfirst
tuberosesecond
cacaofirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in The Exception No 1
BergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitVetiverVetiverCedarCedarPepperPepperCacao PodCacao Pod
In both
Bitter OrangeBenzoin
Three shared accords:
citruswarm spicyamber
Only in Art Collection Black
PlumPlumLemonLemonNeroliNeroliJasmineJasmineTuberoseTuberoseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangVanillaVanillaWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepArt Collection Black brings citrus; The Exception No 1 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bitter orange and benzoin, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, warm spicy and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: The Exception No 1 is eternal and strong, Art Collection Black eternal and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointArt Collection Black first, then The Exception No 1 over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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