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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.

DerbyFirst · Milano FragranzeDerbyEDP · 2021 · ★ 3.70
Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine BasilicSecond · GuerlainAqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine BasilicEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.19
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Derby × Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic

Green, woody and earthy meets citrus, green and aromatic. 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 Derby, blue is Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

DerbyAqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic
greenboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
citrussecond
earthyfirst
mossyfirst
yellow floralfirst
fresh spicysecond
powderyfirst
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Derby
GalbanumGalbanumViolet LeafViolet LeafYellow MandarinYellow MandarinLavenderLavenderIndian MimosaIndian MimosaYlang-YlangYlang-YlangTuberoseTuberoseOakmossOakmossVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Sandalwood
Three shared accords:
greenwoodyaromatic
Only in Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBasilBasilCassisCassisOrange BlossomOrange BlossomHoneyHoneyBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseAniseAniseVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic brings citrus, green and aromatic; Derby brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadGreen, woody and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Derby is moderate on both, Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic 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 pointDerby first, then Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic 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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