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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 Moon EssenceFirst · ShiseidoZen Moon EssenceEDP · 2014 · ★ 3.99
This is HimSecond · Zadig & VoltaireThis is HimEDT · 2016 · ★ 4.11
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Zen Moon Essence × This is Him

Fruity, sweet and citrus meets warm spicy, amber and woody. They share three 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 Zen Moon Essence, blue is This is Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Zen Moon EssenceThis is Him
woodyboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
fruityfirst
warm spicysecond
ambersecond
fresh spicysecond
vanillasecond
sweetfirst
smokysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Zen Moon Essence
PearPearPineapplePineappleBergamotBergamotRoseRoseRaspberryRaspberryMagnoliaMagnoliaJasmineJasmineFreesiaFreesiaVioletVioletTuberoseTuberosePatchouliPatchouliWhite MuskWhite Musk
In both
GrapefruitVanilla
Three shared accords:
citruswoodypowdery
Only in This is Him
Black PepperBlack PepperIncenseIncenseSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepZen Moon Essence brings citrus; This is Him brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list grapefruit and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Zen Moon Essence is moderate on both, This is Him 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 pointThis is Him first, then Zen Moon Essence 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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