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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.

L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des ColombesFirst · Nina RicciL'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes2015 · ★ 4.20
ExplorerSecond · MontblancExplorerEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.23
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L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des ColombesExplorer
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L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes × Explorer

Woody, warm spicy and floral meets woody, citrus and aromatic. They share six 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 L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes, blue is Explorer. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des ColombesExplorer
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
amberboth
muskyboth
earthyboth
citrussecond
floralfirst
fresh spicysecond
soft spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes
CarnationCarnationPeachPeachNeroliNeroliRoseRosePalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodYlang-YlangYlang-YlangGardeniaGardeniaRosemaryRosemaryVioletVioletOrchidOrchidClovesClovesOrrisOrris
In both
Bergamot
Six shared accords:
woodywarm spicyaromaticearthymuskyamber
Only in Explorer
Pink PepperPink PepperClary SageClary SageHaitian VetiverHaitian VetiverLeatherLeatherAmbroxanAmbroxanAkigalawoodAkigalawoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodCacao Pod
Why it might work
  • Light over deepExplorer brings citrus and aromatic; L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, aromatic and earthy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes in fall and winter and Explorer in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes is long lasting and strong, Explorer 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 pointL'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes first, then Explorer 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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