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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.

Alexandria OrientaleFirst · XerjoffAlexandria Orientale2018 · ★ 4.12
Man Black CologneSecond · BvlgariMan Black CologneCologne · 2016 · ★ 4.18
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Alexandria Orientale × Man Black Cologne

Oud, fresh spicy and woody meets amber, white floral and citrus. They share four accords and three 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 Alexandria Orientale, blue is Man Black Cologne. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Alexandria OrientaleMan Black Cologne
amberboth
woodyboth
greenboth
powderyboth
oudfirst
white floralsecond
citrussecond
fresh spicyfirst
rosefirst
aromaticfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Alexandria Orientale
LeatherLeatherGreen AppleGreen AppleBasilBasilIncenseIncenseBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseVirginian CedarVirginian CedarCorianderCorianderItalian Orris RootItalian Orris RootAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Tobacco LeafTobacco LeafMadagascar VanillaMadagascar Vanilla
In both
SandalwoodMuskAmber
Four shared accords:
woodyamberpowderygreen
Only in Man Black Cologne
RumRumCitrusesCitrusesGreen NotesGreen NotesOrange BlossomOrange BlossomTuberoseTuberoseBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMan Black Cologne brings citrus; Alexandria Orientale brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, musk and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, powdery and green run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlexandria Orientale is voted eternal and strong; Man Black Cologne moderate on both. Expect Alexandria Orientale to lead and Man Black Cologne to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alexandria Orientale, two of Man Black Cologne over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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