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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.

Black Opium Shine OnFirst · Yves Saint LaurentBlack Opium Shine On2019 · ★ 3.67
Cedre AtlasSecond · Atelier CologneCedre AtlasEDP · 2015 · ★ 3.87
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Black Opium Shine OnCedre Atlas
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Black Opium Shine On × Cedre Atlas

Woody, sweet and warm spicy meets woody, citrus and aromatic. They share two accords and two 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 Black Opium Shine On, blue is Cedre Atlas. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black Opium Shine OnCedre Atlas
woodyboth
fruityboth
sweetfirst
warm spicyfirst
coffeefirst
white floralfirst
citrussecond
vanillafirst
patchoulifirst
soft spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black Opium Shine On
PearPearOrange BlossomOrange BlossomPink PepperPink PepperCoffeeCoffeeAlmondAlmondLicoriceLicoriceVanillaVanillaPatchouliPatchouliCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
In both
JasmineCedar
Two shared accords:
woodyfruity
Only in Cedre Atlas
LemonLemonBergamotBergamotBlack CurrantBlack CurrantApricotApricotVetiverVetiverPapyrusPapyrusAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCedre Atlas brings citrus and aromatic; Black Opium Shine On brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and fruity run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Black Opium Shine On in winter and fall and Cedre Atlas in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Black Opium Shine On is moderate and strong, Cedre Atlas moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBlack Opium Shine On first, then Cedre Atlas over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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