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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.

ManhattanFirst · Roja DoveManhattanEDP · 2021 · ★ 3.86
Trussardi Black ExtremeSecond · TrussardiTrussardi Black ExtremeEDP · 2014 · ★ 3.87
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Manhattan × Trussardi Black Extreme

Warm spicy, woody and vanilla meets woody, aromatic and fruity. They share four 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 Manhattan, blue is Trussardi Black Extreme. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ManhattanTrussardi Black Extreme
woodyboth
aromaticboth
sweetboth
patchouliboth
warm spicyfirst
vanillafirst
fruitysecond
powderyfirst
tobaccofirst
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Manhattan
LavenderLavenderBasilBasilBergamotBergamotCoconutCoconutHeliotropeHeliotropeJasmineJasmineVioletVioletMay RoseMay RoseTobaccoTobaccoCloveCloveVanillaVanillaCinnamonCinnamon
In both
PatchouliVetiver
Four shared accords:
woodysweetaromaticpatchouli
Only in Trussardi Black Extreme
Sea NotesSea NotesItalian LemonItalian LemonPlumPlumItalian IrisItalian IrisLeatherLeatherWoody NotesWoody Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepTrussardi Black Extreme brings aromatic; Manhattan brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, sweet, aromatic and patchouli run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Manhattan is long lasting and strong, Trussardi Black Extreme moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointManhattan first, then Trussardi Black Extreme 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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