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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.

1888First · Xerjoff1888EDP · 2013 · ★ 4.17
511 Black TieSecond · Michael Malul London511 Black Tie2020 · ★ 4.28
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1888511 Black Tie
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1888 × 511 Black Tie

Warm spicy, woody and amber meets aromatic, fresh spicy and amber. They share five 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 1888, blue is 511 Black Tie. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1888511 Black Tie
aromaticboth
woodyboth
amberboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
warm spicyfirst
floralfirst
fruitysecond
muskysecond
yellow floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1888
CarnationCarnationPepperPepperCorianderCorianderSaffronSaffronYlang-YlangYlang-YlangRoseRoseNeroliNeroliSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouliBirchBirch
In both
Amber
Five shared accords:
woodyamberaromaticfresh spicypowdery
Only in 511 Black Tie
Juniper BerriesJuniper BerriesDried FruitsDried FruitsGingerGingerSageSageLilyLilyHeliotropeHeliotropeMuskMuskTonka BeanTonka BeanVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deep511 Black Tie brings aromatic; 1888 brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will lead1888 is voted long lasting and strong; 511 Black Tie moderate on both. Expect 1888 to lead and 511 Black Tie to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of 1888, two of 511 Black Tie over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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