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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.

Nina L'ElixirFirst · Nina RicciNina L'ElixirEDP · 2010 · ★ 3.90
Istanbul's SoulSecond · Alghabra ParfumsIstanbul's SoulParfum · 2019 · ★ 3.92
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Nina L'Elixir × Istanbul's Soul

Fruity, sweet and citrus meets woody, amber and warm spicy. They share no accords and two 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 Nina L'Elixir, blue is Istanbul's Soul. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Nina L'ElixirIstanbul's Soul
fruityfirst
woodysecond
ambersecond
warm spicysecond
sweetfirst
citrusfirst
freshfirst
balsamicsecond
sourfirst
smokysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Nina L'Elixir
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonCaipirinhaCaipirinhaRed BerriesRed BerriesJasmineJasmineCandy appleCandy appleMuskMusk
In both
AmberCedar
Only in Istanbul's Soul
Spicy NotesSpicy NotesIncenseIncensePepperPepperGeraniumGeraniumPatchouliPatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanTonka BeanBenzoinBenzoinSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNina L'Elixir brings citrus; Istanbul's Soul brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadIstanbul's Soul is voted long lasting and strong; Nina L'Elixir moderate on both. Expect Istanbul's Soul to lead and Nina L'Elixir to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Istanbul's Soul, two of Nina L'Elixir over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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