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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.

A PerfumeFirst · ZaraA Perfume2019 · ★ 4.12
Dubai Black SapphireSecond · Bond No 9Dubai Black Sapphire2016 · ★ 3.54
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A Perfume × Dubai Black Sapphire

Caramel, citrus and woody meets amber, warm spicy and woody. They share five 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 A Perfume, blue is Dubai Black Sapphire. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

A PerfumeDubai Black Sapphire
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
balsamicboth
caramelfirst
ambersecond
citrusfirst
freshfirst
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in A Perfume
CitrusesCitrusesCaramelCaramel
In both
Sandalwood
Five shared accords:
woodypowderysweetwarm spicybalsamic
Only in Dubai Black Sapphire
SaffronSaffronBeeswaxBeeswaxHoneyHoneyNeroliNeroliGurjan balsamGurjan balsamTurkish RoseTurkish RoseCedarCedarPepperPepperTolu BalsamTolu BalsamSiam BenzoinSiam BenzoinVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepA Perfume brings citrus; Dubai Black Sapphire brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, sweet and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadDubai Black Sapphire is voted eternal and enormous; A Perfume moderate on both. Expect Dubai Black Sapphire to lead and A Perfume to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Dubai Black Sapphire, two of A Perfume over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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