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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.

Elle Limited Edition 2011First · Yves Saint LaurentElle Limited Edition 2011EDT · 2011 · ★ 4.01
Carat SparklingSecond · CartierCarat Sparkling2022 · ★ 4.20
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Elle Limited Edition 2011 × Carat Sparkling

Citrus, floral and amber meets yellow floral, green and floral. They share four accords and no 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 Elle Limited Edition 2011, blue is Carat Sparkling. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Elle Limited Edition 2011Carat Sparkling
floralboth
citrusboth
white floralboth
fresh spicyboth
yellow floralsecond
greensecond
amberfirst
freshfirst
powderysecond
soft spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Elle Limited Edition 2011
GrapefruitGrapefruitPeonyPeonyPink PepperPink PepperJasmineJasmineAmberAmberVetiverVetiverBenzoinBenzoin
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
citrusfloralwhite floralfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Carat Sparkling
Green NotesGreen NotesPearPearBergamotBergamotHyacinthHyacinthTulipTulipNarcissusNarcissusHoneysuckleHoneysuckleVioletVioletYlang-YlangYlang-YlangMimosaMimosaWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCarat Sparkling brings green; Elle Limited Edition 2011 brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, floral, white floral and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixAmber and green are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
  • One will leadElle Limited Edition 2011 is voted moderate on both; Carat Sparkling weak and moderate. Expect Elle Limited Edition 2011 to lead and Carat Sparkling to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Elle Limited Edition 2011, two of Carat Sparkling over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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