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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 Eau de ParfumFirst · ShiseidoZen Eau de ParfumEDP · 2010 · ★ 3.86
InouiSecond · ShiseidoInoui1976 · ★ 4.53
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Harmony pairing

Zen Eau de Parfum × Inoui

Floral, white floral and citrus meets aromatic, woody and green. They share three accords and three 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 Eau de Parfum, blue is Inoui. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Zen Eau de ParfumInoui
floralboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticsecond
greensecond
white floralfirst
mossysecond
powderyfirst
fresh spicysecond
tuberosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Zen Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesLimeLimeLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAlmond BlossomAlmond BlossomLotusLotusTuberoseTuberoseMimosaMimosaRoseRoseMuskMuskAmberAmber
In both
FreesiaJasmineVirginia Cedar
Three shared accords:
floralcitruswoody
Only in Inoui
Green NotesGreen NotesJuniperJuniperAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonPeachPeachGalbanumGalbanumPinePineThymeThymeoak mossOak mossMyrhhMyrhhCivettaCivetta
Why it might work
  • Light over deepZen Eau de Parfum brings citrus; Inoui brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list freesia, jasmine and virginia cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFloral, citrus and woody run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Zen Eau de Parfum is moderate on both, 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 Eau de Parfum 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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