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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.

Sailing DayFirst · Maison Martin MargielaSailing DayEDP · 2017 · ★ 3.75
Roman Ruin CypressSecond · DS&DurgaRoman Ruin Cypress2023 · ★ 3.63
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Sailing Day × Roman Ruin Cypress

Marine, aromatic and aldehydic meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share three accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Sailing Day, blue is Roman Ruin Cypress. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Sailing DayRoman Ruin Cypress
aromaticboth
woodyboth
amberboth
marinefirst
citrussecond
fresh spicysecond
aldehydicfirst
aquaticfirst
freshfirst
saltyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sailing Day
Sea NotesSea NotesAldehydesAldehydesCorianderCorianderRed PepperRed PepperJuniperJuniperIrisIrisAmyl SalicylateAmyl SalicylateRoseRoseSeaweedSeaweedAmbergrisAmbergrisCedarCedar
In both
Amberwood
Three shared accords:
aromaticwoodyamber
Only in Roman Ruin Cypress
LimeLimeBergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliCypressCypressRosemaryRosemaryCitronCitronLabdanumLabdanumLavenderLavender
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSailing Day brings aromatic; Roman Ruin Cypress brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amberwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Sailing Day is moderate on both, Roman Ruin Cypress moderate and intimate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointRoman Ruin Cypress first, then Sailing Day 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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