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First · RochasDesir Pour Homme2007 · ★ 4.15
Second · RochasMacassar1980 · ★ 4.52From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


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Desir Pour Homme × Macassar
Woody, citrus and warm spicy meets woody, aromatic and earthy. They share three accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Desir Pour Homme, blue is Macassar. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Desir Pour HommeMacassar
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
citrusfirst
cacaofirst
vanillafirst
earthysecond
anisfirst
muskyfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Desir Pour Homme
Anise
Grapefruit
Bitter Orange
Cacao
Cardamom
Vanilla
Cashmere Wood
Anise
Grapefruit
Bitter Orange
Cacao
Cardamom
Vanilla
Cashmere WoodIn both
Cedar
Three shared accords:woodywarm spicyaromatic
Only in Macassar
Pine Tree Needles
Artemisia
Green Notes
Fruity Notes
Bergamot
Patchouli
Carnation
Jasmine
Vetiver
Geranium
Leather
Oakmoss
Pine Tree Needles
Artemisia
Green Notes
Fruity Notes
Bergamot
Patchouli
Carnation
Jasmine
Vetiver
Geranium
Leather
OakmossWhy it might work
- Light over deepDesir Pour Homme brings citrus; Macassar brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadWoody, warm spicy and aromatic run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
What to watch
- One will leadMacassar is voted eternal and strong; Desir Pour Homme moderate on both. Expect Macassar to lead and Desir Pour Homme to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Macassar, two of Desir Pour Homme over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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