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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.

Valentino Noir Absolu Musc EssenceFirst · ValentinoValentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence2018 · ★ 3.85
Tabac Noir (2021)Second · CaronTabac Noir (2021)2021 · ★ 4.05
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Valentino Noir Absolu Musc EssenceTabac Noir (2021)
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Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence × Tabac Noir (2021)

Aldehydic, rose and vanilla meets sweet, tobacco and woody. They share three 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 Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence, blue is Tabac Noir (2021). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Valentino Noir Absolu Musc EssenceTabac Noir (2021)
vanillaboth
woodyboth
white floralboth
aldehydicfirst
sweetsecond
rosefirst
tobaccosecond
honeysecond
ambersecond
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence
AldehydesAldehydesHeliotropeHeliotropeRoseRoseOrange BlossomOrange BlossomWoody NotesWoody Notes
In both
Tonka Bean
Three shared accords:
vanillawhite floralwoody
Only in Tabac Noir (2021)
Bulgarian Light TobaccoBulgarian Light TobaccoMadagascar PepperMadagascar PepperTobaccoTobaccoLabdanumLabdanumIndonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafPapyrusPapyrusHoneyHoneyCedarCedarVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list tonka bean, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadVanilla, white floral and woody run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence is moderate on both, Tabac Noir (2021) 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 pointTabac Noir (2021) first, then Valentino Noir Absolu Musc 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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