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Valentino Noir Absolu Oud EssenceFirst · ValentinoValentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence2018 · ★ 4.07
HartleySecond · MazzolariHartleyEDP · 2014 · ★ 5.00
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Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence × Hartley

Woody, leather and oud meets aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus. 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 Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence, blue is Hartley. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Valentino Noir Absolu Oud EssenceHartley
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
leatherfirst
oudfirst
citrussecond
warm spicyfirst
white floralsecond
lavendersecond
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)LeatherLeatherSaffronSaffronMyrtleMyrtle
In both
CedarSandalwood
Three shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromatic
Only in Hartley
BergamotBergamotLemonLemonJasmineJasmineRosemaryRosemaryLavenderLavenderPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHartley brings aromatic and citrus; Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence in winter and fall and Hartley in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence is long lasting and moderate, Hartley 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 pointValentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence first, then Hartley 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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