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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.

RetrospectFirst · MeritRetrospectExtrait · 2024 · ★ 3.93
Nectar d Issey Premiere FleurSecond · Issey MiyakeNectar d Issey Premiere FleurEDP · 2020 · ★ 3.99
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Retrospect × Nectar d Issey Premiere Fleur

Musky, powdery and floral meets fruity, floral and fresh. They share seven 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 Retrospect, blue is Nectar d Issey Premiere Fleur. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

RetrospectNectar d Issey Premiere Fleur
fruityboth
floralboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
freshboth
sweetboth
white floralboth
irisfirst
aldehydicfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Retrospect
PearPearAmbretteAmbretteAldehydesAldehydesBergamotBergamotOrrisOrrisVioletVioletRoseRoseRosemaryRosemaryMuskMuskMossMossVanillaVanilla
In both
Jasmine
Seven shared accords:
muskypowderyfloralfreshfruitysweetwhite floral
Only in Nectar d Issey Premiere Fleur
Nashi PearNashi PearFruitsFruitsPeonyPeonyWhite MuskWhite MuskSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadMusky, powdery, floral and fresh run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Retrospect is moderate on both, Nectar d Issey Premiere Fleur moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointRetrospect first, then Nectar d Issey Premiere Fleur 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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