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Black NoirFirst · ManceraBlack Noir2023 · ★ 4.06
Alexandria IISecond · XerjoffAlexandria IIEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.24
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Black Noir × Alexandria II

Vanilla, sweet and tobacco meets woody, amber and powdery. They share five 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 Black Noir, blue is Alexandria II. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black NoirAlexandria II
woodyboth
vanillaboth
sweetboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
tobaccofirst
powderysecond
oudsecond
lavendersecond
soft spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black Noir
Black LeatherBlack LeatherPink PepperPink PepperTobaccoTobaccoCambodian OudCambodian OudTiare FlowerTiare FlowerPatchouliPatchouliTonkaTonkaHaitian VetiverHaitian VetiverAmbergrisAmbergris
In both
Vanilla
Five shared accords:
vanillasweetwoodyamberwarm spicy
Only in Alexandria II
Palisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodLavenderLavenderCinnamonCinnamonAppleAppleRoseRoseCedarCedarLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceAlexandria II brings amber; Black Noir brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadVanilla, sweet, woody and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Black Noir is long lasting and strong, Alexandria II eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBlack Noir first, then Alexandria II 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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