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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.

Summer CollectionFirst · ZaraSummer Collection2017 · ★ 4.08
Dubai Black SapphireSecond · Bond No 9Dubai Black Sapphire2016 · ★ 3.54
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Summer Collection × Dubai Black Sapphire

Aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus 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 Summer Collection, blue is Dubai Black Sapphire. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Summer CollectionDubai Black Sapphire
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
sweetboth
ambersecond
citrusfirst
greenfirst
fruityfirst
ozonicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Summer Collection
GrapefruitGrapefruitMintMintViolet LeavesViolet LeavesPineapplePineappleGeraniumGeraniumCinnamonCinnamonMuskMuskLabdanumLabdanum
In both
Sandalwood
Five shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicysweetwarm spicywoody
Only in Dubai Black Sapphire
SaffronSaffronBeeswaxBeeswaxHoneyHoneyNeroliNeroliGurjan balsamGurjan balsamTurkish RoseTurkish RoseCedarCedarPepperPepperTolu BalsamTolu BalsamSiam BenzoinSiam BenzoinVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSummer Collection brings aromatic and 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 threadAromatic, fresh spicy, sweet and warm spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Summer Collection in summer and Dubai Black Sapphire in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
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; Summer Collection moderate on both. Expect Dubai Black Sapphire to lead and Summer Collection to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Dubai Black Sapphire, two of Summer Collection over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Summer Collection × Dubai Black Sapphire · Layering Lab | Scentsation