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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.

First Jasmin de ChineFirst · Van Cleef & ArpelsFirst Jasmin de Chine2004 · ★ 4.19
Alien Essence AbsolueSecond · MuglerAlien Essence AbsolueEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.35
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First Jasmin de Chine × Alien Essence Absolue

White floral, yellow floral and aldehydic meets amber, vanilla and white floral. They share two 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 First Jasmin de Chine, blue is Alien Essence Absolue. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

First Jasmin de ChineAlien Essence Absolue
white floralboth
woodyboth
ambersecond
yellow floralfirst
aldehydicfirst
vanillasecond
freshfirst
greenfirst
aromaticfirst
floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in First Jasmin de Chine
BergamotBergamotCassiaCassiaBlack CurrantBlack CurrantAldehydesAldehydesNarcissusNarcissusTuberoseTuberoseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangRoseRoseMuskMuskVanillaVanillaVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Jasmine
Two shared accords:
white floralwoody
Only in Alien Essence Absolue
Cashmere WoodCashmere WoodOrris RootOrris RootVanilla PodVanilla PodWhite AmberWhite AmberMyrrhMyrrhIncenseIncense
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWhite floral and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put First Jasmin de Chine in spring and Alien Essence Absolue in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlien Essence Absolue is voted eternal and strong; First Jasmin de Chine moderate on both. Expect Alien Essence Absolue to lead and First Jasmin de Chine to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alien Essence Absolue, two of First Jasmin de Chine over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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