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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.

XJ 1861 RenaissanceFirst · XerjoffXJ 1861 RenaissanceEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.30
Alexandria II Extrait OilSecond · XerjoffAlexandria II Extrait OilExtrait · 2018 · ★ 4.49
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XJ 1861 Renaissance × Alexandria II Extrait Oil

Citrus, green and aromatic meets woody, lavender and oud. They share two 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 XJ 1861 Renaissance, blue is Alexandria II Extrait Oil. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

XJ 1861 RenaissanceAlexandria II Extrait Oil
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusfirst
lavendersecond
oudsecond
rosesecond
powderysecond
fruitysecond
warm spicysecond
vanillasecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in XJ 1861 Renaissance
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonTangerineTangerineBergamotBergamotPetitgrainPetitgrainMintMintVirginia CedarVirginia CedarPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskAmber
Two shared accords:
fresh spicywoody
Only in Alexandria II Extrait Oil
LavenderLavenderAppleAppleSandalwoodSandalwoodCinnamonCinnamonCedarCedarAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)VanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepXJ 1861 Renaissance brings citrus, green and aromatic; Alexandria II Extrait Oil brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lily-of-the-valley, rose, musk and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put XJ 1861 Renaissance 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; XJ 1861 Renaissance long lasting and moderate. Expect Alexandria II Extrait Oil to lead and XJ 1861 Renaissance to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alexandria II Extrait Oil, two of XJ 1861 Renaissance over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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