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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.

XXIV Carat GoldFirst · VertusXXIV Carat Gold2015 · ★ 3.82
MonarchSecond · VertusMonarch2017 · ★ 4.30
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XXIV Carat Gold × Monarch

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. 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 XXIV Carat Gold, blue is Monarch. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

XXIV Carat GoldMonarch
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicysecond
citrussecond
mossysecond
ambersecond
powderyfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in XXIV Carat Gold
Juniper BerriesJuniper BerriesAldehydesAldehydesPink PepperPink PepperVioletVioletVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarTobaccoTobacco
In both
CypressMusk
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Monarch
JuniperJuniperLemonLemonPepperPepperClovesClovesJasmineJasmineWoody NotesWoody NotesResinsResinsOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepXXIV Carat Gold brings aromatic; Monarch brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cypress and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: XXIV Carat Gold is moderate on both, Monarch long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointXXIV Carat Gold first, then Monarch 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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