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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.

CuirFirst · Yves Saint LaurentCuirEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.25
Royal ElixirSecond · Ormonde JayneRoyal Elixir2019 · ★ 4.24
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Cuir × Royal Elixir

Leather, woody and tobacco meets amber, floral and citrus. They share two 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 Cuir, blue is Royal Elixir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

CuirRoyal Elixir
woodyboth
fruityboth
leatherfirst
ambersecond
tobaccofirst
floralsecond
rumfirst
citrussecond
warm spicyfirst
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Cuir
RumRumSaffronSaffronGingerGingerTobaccoTobaccoBlack TeaBlack TeaLeatherLeatherGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)
In both
Osmanthus
Two shared accords:
woodyfruity
Only in Royal Elixir
Green NotesGreen NotesBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeJasmineJasmineAmberAmberOrrisOrrisRose OilRose OilOrchidOrchidAmbroxanAmbroxanPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRoyal Elixir brings citrus; Cuir brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list osmanthus, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and fruity run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Cuir is long lasting and moderate, Royal Elixir eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointCuir first, then Royal Elixir 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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