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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.

Un Bois SepiaFirst · Serge LutensUn Bois Sepia1994 · ★ 3.58
Hold StillSecond · INVERSO PROFUMIHold StillEDP · ★ 3.20
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Un Bois Sepia × Hold Still

Woody, aromatic and balsamic meets citrus, woody and white floral. They share four accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Un Bois Sepia, blue is Hold Still. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Un Bois SepiaHold Still
woodyboth
aromaticboth
patchouliboth
citrussecond
amberboth
white floralsecond
rosesecond
oudsecond
fresh spicysecond
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Un Bois Sepia
CypressCypressVetiverVetiverOpoponaxOpoponaxSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Patchouli
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticpatchouliamber
Only in Hold Still
BergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeLemonLemonJasmineJasmineRoseRoseOudOudAmbergrisAmbergrisCedarwoodCedarwoodGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepUn Bois Sepia brings aromatic; Hold Still brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, patchouli and amber run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Un Bois Sepia is long lasting and moderate, Hold Still 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 pointUn Bois Sepia first, then Hold Still 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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