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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.

Island HawaiiFirst · Michael KorsIsland Hawaii2007 · ★ 4.06
Pour Homme AbsoluSecond · Michael KorsPour Homme Absolu2025 · ★ 4.24
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Contrast pairing

Island Hawaii × Pour Homme Absolu

Citrus, white floral and sweet meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share three 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 Island Hawaii, blue is Pour Homme Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Island HawaiiPour Homme Absolu
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticsecond
freshboth
woodysecond
lavendersecond
white floralfirst
floralsecond
sweetfirst
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Island Hawaii
ClementineClementineNeroliNeroliOrangeOrangePineapplePineappleOrange BlossomOrange BlossomGinger flowerGinger flowerJasmineJasmineWhite AmberWhite AmberResinsResinsSandalwoodSandalwood
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
citrusfresh spicyfresh
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Pour Homme Absolu
LemonLemonCardamomCardamomPeppermintPeppermintPink PepperPink PepperLavenderLavenderRosyfoliaRosyfoliaMahonialMahonialIncenseIncenseCedarwoodCedarwoodAkigalawoodAkigalawoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIsland Hawaii brings citrus; Pour Homme Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, fresh spicy and fresh run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Island Hawaii is moderate on both, Pour Homme Absolu 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 pointIsland Hawaii first, then Pour Homme Absolu 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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