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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.

Pure MariposaFirst · Ramon MonegalPure Mariposa2013 · ★ 3.56
Colonia Essenza Special Edition 2015Second · Acqua di ParmaColonia Essenza Special Edition 2015EDC · 2015 · ★ 4.38
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Pure Mariposa × Colonia Essenza Special Edition 2015

Fruity, fresh and woody meets citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share four accords and seven 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 Pure Mariposa, blue is Colonia Essenza Special Edition 2015. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Pure MariposaColonia Essenza Special Edition 2015
citrusboth
woodyboth
white floralboth
greenboth
fruityfirst
freshfirst
aromaticsecond
sweetfirst
floralfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Pure Mariposa
Water NotesWater NotesCaloneCaloneYuzuYuzuPlumPlumBlack CurrantBlack CurrantFigFigGrassGrassOsmanthusOsmanthusTuberoseTuberoseOakmossOakmossTaif RoseTaif RoseCashmeranCashmeran
In both
OrangeGrapefruitBergamotLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePatchouliAmber
Four shared accords:
woodycitrusgreenwhite floral
Only in Colonia Essenza Special Edition 2015
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePetitgrainPetitgrainNeroliNeroliSageSageRosemaryRosemaryRoseRoseMossMossVetiverVetiverClovesClovesMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepColonia Essenza Special Edition 2015 brings citrus and aromatic; Pure Mariposa brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list orange, grapefruit, bergamot and lily-of-the-valley and 3 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, green and white floral run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Pure Mariposa is long lasting and moderate, Colonia Essenza Special Edition 2015 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 pointPure Mariposa first, then Colonia Essenza Special Edition 2015 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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