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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.

Zen ConcentratedFirst · ShiseidoZen Concentrated2009 · ★ 4.33
InouiSecond · ShiseidoInoui1976 · ★ 4.53
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Harmony pairing

Zen Concentrated × Inoui

Citrus, woody and patchouli meets aromatic, woody and green. They share five accords and four 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 Zen Concentrated, blue is Inoui. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Zen ConcentratedInoui
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
floralboth
greensecond
patchoulifirst
fruityfirst
sweetfirst
marinefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Zen Concentrated
PineapplePineappleGrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamotMagnoliaMagnoliaRoseRoseGardeniaGardeniaLotusLotusHyacinthHyacinthVioletVioletPatchouliPatchouliSea waterSea waterIncenseIncense
In both
PeachJasmineFreesiaVirginia Cedar
Five shared accords:
citruswoodyaromaticfloralfresh spicy
Only in Inoui
Green NotesGreen NotesJuniperJuniperAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonGalbanumGalbanumPinePineThymeThymeoak mossOak mossMyrhhMyrhhCivettaCivetta
Why it might work
  • Light over deepZen Concentrated brings citrus; Inoui brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list peach, jasmine, freesia and virginia cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, aromatic and floral run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Zen Concentrated is long lasting and strong, Inoui 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 pointZen Concentrated first, then Inoui 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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