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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.

No. IV VioletteFirst · Mad et LenNo. IV VioletteEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.09
Black Orchid Eau de ToiletteSecond · Tom FordBlack Orchid Eau de ToiletteEDT · 2015 · ★ 4.08
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No. IV VioletteBlack Orchid Eau de Toilette
Contrast pairing

No. IV Violette × Black Orchid Eau de Toilette

Violet, powdery and floral meets woody, earthy and floral. They share three accords and no 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 No. IV Violette, blue is Black Orchid Eau de Toilette. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. IV VioletteBlack Orchid Eau de Toilette
woodyboth
powderyboth
floralboth
violetfirst
earthysecond
sweetsecond
fruitysecond
warm spicysecond
patchoulisecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in No. IV Violette
VioletViolet
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
powderyfloralwoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Black Orchid Eau de Toilette
TruffleTruffleYlang-YlangYlang-YlangBlack CurrantBlack CurrantBergamotBergamotBlack OrchidBlack OrchidTuberoseTuberoseFruity NotesFruity NotesPatchouliPatchouliIncenseIncenseSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanillaVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenNo. IV Violette brings floral; Black Orchid Eau de Toilette brings woody and earthy. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • A shared threadPowdery, floral and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put No. IV Violette in spring and Black Orchid Eau de Toilette in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBlack Orchid Eau de Toilette is voted long lasting and strong; No. IV Violette very weak and moderate. Expect Black Orchid Eau de Toilette to lead and No. IV Violette to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Black Orchid Eau de Toilette, two of No. IV Violette over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
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