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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.

OuvertureFirst · XerjoffOuvertureEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.16
Alexandria II Extrait OilSecond · XerjoffAlexandria II Extrait OilExtrait · 2018 · ★ 4.49
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Ouverture × Alexandria II Extrait Oil

Woody, amber and citrus meets woody, lavender and oud. They share four accords and four 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 Ouverture, blue is Alexandria II Extrait Oil. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

OuvertureAlexandria II Extrait Oil
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
vanillaboth
freshboth
lavendersecond
oudsecond
amberfirst
rosesecond
powderysecond
citrusfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ouverture
Fig LeafFig LeafOrangeOrangeMagnoliaMagnoliaYlang-YlangYlang-YlangIndian JasmineIndian JasmineBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseCashmere WoodCashmere WoodIncenseIncense
In both
CinnamonSandalwoodAmberVanilla
Four shared accords:
woodywarm spicyvanillafresh
Only in Alexandria II Extrait Oil
LavenderLavenderAppleAppleRoseRoseCedarCedarLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)MuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOuverture brings citrus; Alexandria II Extrait Oil brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cinnamon, sandalwood, amber and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, vanilla and fresh run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Ouverture is long lasting and moderate, Alexandria II Extrait Oil eternal and enormous, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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