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Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

NioFirst · XerjoffNioEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.32
Alexandria II Extrait OilSecond · XerjoffAlexandria II Extrait OilExtrait · 2018 · ★ 4.49
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Nio × Alexandria II Extrait Oil

Citrus, green and woody meets woody, lavender and oud. They share three 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 Nio, blue is Alexandria II Extrait Oil. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

NioAlexandria II Extrait Oil
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyboth
citrusfirst
greenfirst
lavendersecond
oudsecond
rosesecond
powderysecond
aromaticfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Nio
BergamotBergamotGreen NotesGreen NotesNeroliNeroliCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperJasmineJasmineNutmegNutmegVetyverVetyverVirginia CedarVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Amber
Three shared accords:
woodyfresh spicywarm spicy
Only in Alexandria II Extrait Oil
LavenderLavenderAppleAppleSandalwoodSandalwoodCinnamonCinnamonRoseRoseCedarCedarLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)VanillaVanillaMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNio brings citrus and green; Alexandria II Extrait Oil brings woody. 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, fresh spicy and warm spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Nio in summer and spring and Alexandria II Extrait Oil in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlexandria II Extrait Oil is voted eternal and enormous; Nio long lasting and moderate. Expect Alexandria II Extrait Oil to lead and Nio to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alexandria II Extrait Oil, two of Nio over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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