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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 Uomo Noir AbsoluFirst · ValentinoValentino Uomo Noir AbsoluEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.42
MazeSecond · Al Haramain PerfumesMaze★ 3.90
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Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu × Maze

Warm spicy, woody and amber meets citrus, woody and aromatic. They share four 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 Uomo Noir Absolu, blue is Maze. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Valentino Uomo Noir AbsoluMaze
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyfirst
citrussecond
aromaticsecond
cinnamonfirst
balsamicfirst
smokyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
CinnamonCinnamonPepperPepperIncenseIncenseOlibanumOlibanum
In both
Sandalwood
Four shared accords:
woodyamberfresh spicypowdery
Only in Maze
LemonLemonBergamotBergamotWormwoodWormwoodRoseRoseOrange BlossomOrange BlossomJasmineJasmineCedarCedarMuskMuskPatchouliPatchouliTonka BeanTonka BeanAmberAmberPralinePraline
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMaze brings citrus and aromatic; Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, fresh spicy and powdery run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu in winter and fall and Maze in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu is long lasting and strong, Maze eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointValentino Uomo Noir Absolu first, then Maze 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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