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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. XXIV LaudanumFirst · Mad et LenNo. XXIV LaudanumEDP · ★ 3.80
Metal ChypreSecond · Juliette Has A GunMetal Chypre2017 · ★ 3.76
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No. XXIV LaudanumMetal Chypre
Contrast pairing

No. XXIV Laudanum × Metal Chypre

Floral, amber and smoky meets musky, amber and powdery. 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. XXIV Laudanum, blue is Metal Chypre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. XXIV LaudanumMetal Chypre
amberboth
floralfirst
muskysecond
woodyboth
smokyfirst
powderysecond
balsamicfirst
irissecond
warm spicyfirst
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in No. XXIV Laudanum
Floral NotesFloral NotesIncenseIncenseWoody NotesWoody NotesLabdanumLabdanum
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
amberwoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Metal Chypre
Pink PepperPink PepperBergamotBergamotSuedeSuedeIrisIrisPatchouliPatchouliAmberAmberAmbroxanAmbroxanWhite MuskWhite MuskTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • A shared threadAmber and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: No. XXIV Laudanum is long lasting and strong, Metal Chypre long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixSmoky and powdery are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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No. XXIV Laudanum+Red SquareMad et LenRed SquareAdds nutty and fresh spicy; shares three accords.ContrastNo. XXIV Laudanum+ArrakisSpirit Of KingsArrakisAdds citrus, musky and fresh spicy; shares woody notes.ContrastNo. XXIV Laudanum+HeritageFragrance Du BoisHeritageAdds aldehydic, powdery and fresh; shares floral notes and incense and 1 more note.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
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