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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.

IVFirst · WIDIANIV2015 · ★ 4.05
VIISecond · WIDIANVII2014 · ★ 4.42
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IVVII
Contrast pairing

IV × VII

Fruity, vanilla and powdery meets woody, musky and amber. They share three accords and no 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 IV, blue is VII. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

IVVII
woodyboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
fruityfirst
vanillafirst
white floralfirst
ambersecond
oudsecond
sweetfirst
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in IV
PlumPlumBlack CurrantBlack CurrantBergamotBergamotWhite FlowersWhite FlowersRoseRoseVanillaVanillaMuskMuskLeatherLeatherSandalwoodSandalwood
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
powderywoodymusky
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in VII
Cashmere WoodCashmere WoodAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)CedarCedarWhite MuskWhite MuskAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceVII brings amber; IV brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • A shared threadPowdery, woody and musky run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: IV is long lasting and moderate, VII 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 pointVII first, then IV 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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