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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.

Dark WashFirst · ZaraDark Wash2021 · ★ 3.32
1885 Bains SulfureuxSecond · Les Bains Guerbois1885 Bains SulfureuxEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.79
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Dark Wash1885 Bains Sulfureux
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Dark Wash × 1885 Bains Sulfureux

Aquatic, woody and aromatic meets amber, woody and aromatic. They share three 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 Dark Wash, blue is 1885 Bains Sulfureux. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dark Wash1885 Bains Sulfureux
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
aquaticfirst
ambersecond
freshfirst
powderyfirst
citrussecond
fresh spicysecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dark Wash
SesameSesameWatery NotesWatery Notes
In both
Sandalwood
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticwarm spicy
Only in 1885 Bains Sulfureux
RosemaryRosemaryMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBlack CurrantBergamotBergamotOrange BlossomOrange BlossomJasmineJasmineIncenseIncenseBenzoinBenzoinLabdanumLabdanumPatchouliPatchouliTonka BeanTonka BeanMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDark Wash brings aromatic; 1885 Bains Sulfureux 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, aromatic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Dark Wash is moderate on both, 1885 Bains Sulfureux moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixAquatic and amber are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting point1885 Bains Sulfureux first, then Dark Wash 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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