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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.

Dark OrchidFirst · Victoria's SecretDark OrchidEDP · 2012 · ★ 1.00
Bal d'Afrique Hair PerfumeSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique Hair PerfumeHair Mist · 2015 · ★ 4.18
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Dark OrchidBal d'Afrique Hair Perfume
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Dark Orchid × Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume

Citrus, fruity and fresh spicy meets aromatic, citrus and woody. 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 Dark Orchid, blue is Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dark OrchidBal d'Afrique Hair Perfume
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticsecond
fruityfirst
woodysecond
earthysecond
floralfirst
sweetfirst
greenfirst
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dark Orchid
Pineapple blossomPineapple blossomBlack CurrantBlack CurrantBlood OrangeBlood OrangePlumPlumYuzuYuzu
In both
Bergamot
Two shared accords:
citrusfresh spicy
Only in Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume
LemonLemonMarigoldMarigoldNeroliNeroliBuchu or AgathosmaBuchu or AgathosmaVioletVioletJasmineJasmineCyclamenCyclamenVetiverVetiverBlack AmberBlack AmberMuskMuskMoroccan CedarMoroccan Cedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDark Orchid brings citrus; Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and fresh spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBal d'Afrique Hair Perfume first, then Dark Orchid 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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Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
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