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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. IX Patchouli RoseFirst · Mad et LenNo. IX Patchouli RoseEDP · 2007 · ★ 3.85
Santal Dan ShaSecond · Giorgio ArmaniSantal Dan ShaEDT · 2022 · ★ 4.04
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No. IX Patchouli RoseSantal Dan Sha
Contrast pairing

No. IX Patchouli Rose × Santal Dan Sha

Patchouli, rose and woody meets woody, warm spicy and aromatic. 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. IX Patchouli Rose, blue is Santal Dan Sha. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. IX Patchouli RoseSantal Dan Sha
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
patchoulifirst
rosefirst
aromaticsecond
powderysecond
earthyfirst
fresh spicysecond
citrussecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in No. IX Patchouli Rose
PatchouliPatchouliRoseRose
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
woodywarm spicybalsamic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Santal Dan Sha
Guatemalan CardamomGuatemalan CardamomCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotViolet LeafViolet LeafelemiElemiOlibanumOlibanumMuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwoodVirginia CedarVirginia CedarDreamwoodDreamwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSantal Dan Sha brings aromatic; No. IX Patchouli Rose brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadNo. IX Patchouli Rose is voted eternal and moderate; Santal Dan Sha moderate on both. Expect No. IX Patchouli Rose to lead and Santal Dan Sha to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of No. IX Patchouli Rose, two of Santal Dan Sha over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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