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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.

PaithaniFirst · Penhaligon'sPaithani2017 · ★ 4.03
The Blazing Mr SamSecond · Penhaligon'sThe Blazing Mr SamEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.31
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PaithaniThe Blazing Mr Sam
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Paithani × The Blazing Mr Sam

Warm spicy, leather and fresh spicy meets warm spicy, tobacco and woody. They share four accords and three 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 Paithani, blue is The Blazing Mr Sam. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

PaithaniThe Blazing Mr Sam
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
leatherfirst
amberfirst
lactonicfirst
tobaccosecond
rosefirst
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Paithani
NutmegNutmegMilkMilkRoseRoseMateMateLeatherLeatherAmberwoodAmberwoodLabdanumLabdanum
In both
CardamomBlack PepperCedar
Four shared accords:
warm spicyfresh spicywoodyaromatic
Only in The Blazing Mr Sam
CinnamonCinnamonSaffronSaffronCuminCuminTobaccoTobaccoVanillaVanillaPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list cardamom, black pepper and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, fresh spicy, woody and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Paithani is moderate on both, The Blazing Mr Sam 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 pointThe Blazing Mr Sam first, then Paithani 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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