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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.

Nombre NoirFirst · ShiseidoNombre Noir1982 · ★ 4.48
Mizu No Ka 2011Second · ShiseidoMizu No Ka 2011EDP · 2011 · ★ 5.00
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Nombre NoirMizu No Ka 2011
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Nombre Noir × Mizu No Ka 2011

Aromatic, floral and woody meets citrus, green and woody. They share two 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 Nombre Noir, blue is Mizu No Ka 2011. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Nombre NoirMizu No Ka 2011
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticfirst
citrussecond
floralfirst
rosefirst
amberfirst
greensecond
fresh spicyfirst
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Nombre Noir
AldehydesAldehydesPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodCorianderCorianderMarjoramMarjoramBergamotBergamotDamask RoseDamask RoseOsmanthusOsmanthusGeraniumGeraniumCarnationCarnationOrrisOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmine
In both
SandalwoodMusk
Two shared accords:
woodywarm spicy
Only in Mizu No Ka 2011
Powdery NotesPowdery NotesGrapefruitGrapefruitMandarinMandarinGreen NotesGreen NotesSpicesSpicesLilyLily
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNombre Noir brings aromatic; Mizu No Ka 2011 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and warm spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadNombre Noir is voted long lasting and moderate; Mizu No Ka 2011 moderate on both. Expect Nombre Noir to lead and Mizu No Ka 2011 to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Nombre Noir, two of Mizu No Ka 2011 over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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