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Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Opium Fleur de ShanghaiFirst · Yves Saint LaurentOpium Fleur de Shanghai2005 · ★ 4.34
NotoriousSecond · Aaron Terence HughesNotorious2021 · ★ 4.46
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Opium Fleur de ShanghaiNotorious
Harmony pairing

Opium Fleur de Shanghai × Notorious

Citrus, floral and amber meets vanilla, citrus and powdery. They share seven 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 Opium Fleur de Shanghai, blue is Notorious. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Opium Fleur de ShanghaiNotorious
citrusboth
vanillaboth
floralboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
sweetboth
aromaticboth
powderysecond
white floralfirst
woodysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Opium Fleur de Shanghai
OrangeOrangeMyrrhMyrrhCarnationCarnationMagnoliaMagnoliaStar JasmineStar JasmineAmberAmber
In both
Mandarin OrangeBergamotVanillaPatchouli
Seven shared accords:
citrusfloralamberwarm spicyvanillasweetaromatic
Only in Notorious
LemonLemonTonka BeanTonka BeanHeliotropeHeliotropeAmbretteAmbretteLeatherLeatherRumRumCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNotorious brings citrus; Opium Fleur de Shanghai brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange, bergamot, vanilla and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, floral, amber and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Opium Fleur de Shanghai is long lasting and strong, Notorious long lasting and strong, 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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