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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.

The World According to ArthurFirst · Penhaligon'sThe World According to ArthurEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.15
Heart Of YlangSecond · ZaraHeart Of Ylang2017 · ★ 4.62
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Contrast pairing

The World According to Arthur × Heart Of Ylang

Vanilla, amber and smoky meets woody, yellow floral and sweet. They share four accords and no 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 The World According to Arthur, blue is Heart Of Ylang. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The World According to ArthurHeart Of Ylang
sweetboth
powderyboth
vanillafirst
woodysecond
warm spicyboth
floralboth
yellow floralsecond
amberfirst
smokyfirst
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in The World According to Arthur
VanillaVanillaIncenseIncenseGrapefruitGrapefruitAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Clary SageClary SageTonka BeanTonka Bean
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
warm spicysweetfloralpowdery
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Heart Of Ylang
BergamotBergamotRed CurrantRed CurrantPink PepperPink PepperYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmine SambacJasmine SambacSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMuskCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, sweet, floral and powdery run through both.
  • 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 leadHeart Of Ylang is voted moderate and enormous; The World According to Arthur moderate on both. Expect Heart Of Ylang to lead and The World According to Arthur to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Heart Of Ylang, two of The World According to Arthur over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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