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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.

Frida's ThornsFirst · ObviousFrida's ThornsEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.78
BegumSecond · XerjoffBegum2015 · ★ 4.18
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Frida's Thorns × Begum

Warm spicy, cacao and sweet meets woody, rose and powdery. They share five 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 Frida's Thorns, blue is Begum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Frida's ThornsBegum
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
roseboth
sweetboth
vanillaboth
cacaofirst
powderysecond
floralsecond
fruityfirst
chocolatefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Frida's Thorns
RaspberryRaspberryPearPearCocoaCocoaChocolateChocolateRoseRose
In both
PatchouliVanilla
Five shared accords:
warm spicysweetrosevanillawoody
Only in Begum
Red BerriesRed BerriesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonFreesiaFreesiaDamask RoseDamask RoseBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseIrisIrisYlang-YlangYlang-YlangLilacLilacJasmine SambacJasmine SambacLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, sweet, rose and vanilla run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBegum is voted eternal and enormous; Frida's Thorns moderate on both. Expect Begum to lead and Frida's Thorns to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Begum, two of Frida's Thorns over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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