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No. XXII Black AfghanFirst · Mad et LenNo. XXII Black AfghanEDP · ★ 4.19
Gentleman Eau de Toilette IntenseSecond · GivenchyGentleman Eau de Toilette IntenseEDT · 2021 · ★ 4.35
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No. XXII Black AfghanGentleman Eau de Toilette Intense
Contrast pairing

No. XXII Black Afghan × Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense

Woody, amber and leather meets woody, aromatic and iris. They share two 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. XXII Black Afghan, blue is Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. XXII Black AfghanGentleman Eau de Toilette Intense
woodyboth
powderyboth
aromaticsecond
amberfirst
leatherfirst
irissecond
warm spicysecond
fresh spicysecond
muskyfirst
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in No. XXII Black Afghan
ResinsResinsWoody NotesWoody NotesLeatherLeatherMuskMusk
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
woodypowdery
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense
CardamomCardamomBasilBasilBergamotBergamotIrisIrisCypressCypressCoumarinCoumarinCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepGentleman Eau de Toilette Intense brings aromatic; No. XXII Black Afghan brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody and powdery run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: No. XXII Black Afghan is long lasting and strong, Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointNo. XXII Black Afghan first, then Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense 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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Other pairings for No. XXII Black Afghan

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No. XXII Black Afghan+Make Them TalkJovanMake Them TalkAdds citrus, floral and fruity; shares musk and woody notes.ContrastNo. XXII Black Afghan+SaffronJo Malone LondonSaffronAdds warm spicy, metallic and soft spicy; shares six accords.HarmonyNo. XXII Black Afghan+Polo 67 Eau de ParfumRalph LaurenPolo 67 Eau de ParfumAdds aromatic, citrus and fruity; shares two accords.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
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