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Rule-based candidates (91)
No exact-pair source is recorded. Ordered by category, then score: strong candidates first; reinforcement, experiments, and high-risk contrasts follow with reasons.
Cuìr de MìlanoMemo Paris — Italian LeatherStrong candidate - 100%woodySandalwood
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
Notes in common Sandalwood
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Cuìr de Mìlano: projection Moderate to strong expected.; sillage Moderate leather-resin trail..
Open Cuìr de MìlanoCraterMAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN — Grand SoirStrong candidate - 98%aromaticpowderyCedar
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Cedar.
Accords in common aromatic, powdery
Notes in common Cedar
Crater: projection Moderate to strong, especially in cool weather.; sillage Moderate to strong..
Open CraterCraterMAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN — Grand SoirStrong candidate - 98%aromaticpowderyCedar
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Cedar.
Accords in common aromatic, powdery
Notes in common Cedar
Crater: projection Moderate to strong, especially in cool weather.; sillage Moderate to strong..
Open CraterBois Oudh AttarTOM FORD — Oud Wood IntenseStrong candidate - 96%woodyaromaticfresh spicyearthy
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, earthy
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Bois Oudh Attar: projection Moderate to strong.; sillage Moderate to strong; animalic woody trail..
Open Bois Oudh AttarGypsies ElixirBYREDO — Gypsy WaterStrong candidate - 96%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicySandalwood
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Sandalwood
Gypsies Elixir: projection Soft to moderate; sillage Soft.
Open Gypsies ElixirSilver FluidMAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN — Gentle Fluidity SilverStrong candidate - 96%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyCedar
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Cedar.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Cedar
Silver Fluid: projection Soft to moderate.; sillage Clean soft aromatic trail..
Open Silver FluidAqua HeavenCreed — Royal Water (2010 Formulation)Strong candidate - 94%aromaticfresh spicycitrus
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Aqua Heaven: projection Moderate expected.; sillage Moderate fresh aromatic trail..
Open Aqua Heaven#AddictedGUERLAIN — L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Eau Extrême, vintage formulationStrong candidate - 90%woodyaromaticpowderycitrusJasmineNeroliSandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, citrus
Notes in common Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood, Patchouli
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
#Addicted: projection Moderate; controlled rather than explosive.; sillage Moderate; elegant trail, especially in cool air..
Open #AddictedDionysusARGOS — Triumph of BacchusStrong candidate - 87%woodypowderywarm spicyJasmineSandalwoodVetiver
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, powdery, warm spicy
Notes in common Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli
Dionysus: projection Moderate to strong.; sillage Moderate to strong..
Open DionysusJump & KissCLIVE CHRISTIAN — Jump Up and Kiss Me HedonisticStrong candidate - 87%woodywarm spicyJasmineNeroliSandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, warm spicy
Notes in common Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Jump & Kiss: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open Jump & KissHerbs & Sea SaltJO MALONE LONDON — Wood Sage & Sea SaltStrong candidate - 86%woodyaromaticcitrus
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, citrus
Herbs & Sea Salt: projection Soft; sillage Soft.
Open Herbs & Sea SaltHeritageTHE SPIRIT OF DUBAI — TurathStrong candidate - 86%woodypowderywarm spicyPink pepperJasmineSandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody, powdery, warm spicy
Notes in common Pink pepper, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Heritage: projection Above average by Parfumo consensus; sillage Strong / heavy presence expected from composition and community consensus.
Open HeritagePoseidon's Absolu ElixirCREED — Absolu AventusStrong candidate - 86%woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusPink pepperSandalwoodVetiver
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Notes in common Pink pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli
Poseidon's Absolu Elixir: projection Moderate to strong.; sillage Moderate to strong..
Open Poseidon's Absolu ElixirAroma of HeavenHERMÈS — Terre d'Hermès, vintage formulationStrong candidate - 85%woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusCedarVetiverPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Notes in common Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli
Aroma of Heaven: projection Moderate.; sillage Moderate..
Open Aroma of HeavenVibrant DreamsVibratoStrong candidate - 85%woodywhite floralaromaticpowderyJasmineOrris rootCedar
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Orris root, Cedar, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, white floral, aromatic, powdery
Notes in common Jasmine, Orris root, Cedar, Patchouli
Vibrant Dreams: projection Strong early projection.; sillage Noticeable fresh musky citrus trail..
Open Vibrant DreamsParis 1920BYREDO — Bal d'AfriqueStrong candidate - 84%woodyaromaticcitrusfloralJasmineNeroliVetiver
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Neroli, Vetiver. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, citrus, floral
Notes in common Jasmine, Neroli, Vetiver
Paris 1920: projection Soft to moderate; sillage Moderate/soft.
Open Paris 1920Ottoman BreezeNISHANE — HacivatStrong candidate - 73%woodycitrusearthyJasmineCedarPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Cedar, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody, citrus, earthy
Notes in common Jasmine, Cedar, Patchouli
Ottoman Breeze: projection Strong early, then moderate; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open Ottoman Breeze#FierceyoungegoABERCROMBIE & FITCH / CHANEL — Hybrid of Fierce and Platinum ÉgoïsteReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusRosemaryJasmineNeroli
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Rosemary, Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood, Vetiver.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Notes in common Rosemary, Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
#Fierceyoungego: projection Moderate; clean aromatic trail.; sillage Moderate..
Open #Fierceyoungego#YoungegoCHANEL — Platinum Égoïste, 1993 formulationReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfresh spicyfloralRosemaryPetitgrainJasmine
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, floral
Notes in common Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine, Neroli
#Youngego: projection Moderate.; sillage Moderate clean aromatic trail..
Open #Youngego50 Shades of GreyTom Ford — Grey Vetiver Eau de ParfumReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusOrris rootVetiver
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Orris root, Vetiver.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Notes in common Orris root, Vetiver
50 Shades of Grey: projection Moderate expected.; sillage Moderate clean vetiver trail..
Open 50 Shades of GreyBoomski Pour HommeMaison Francis Kurkdjian — Amyris Homme Eau de ToiletteReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfresh spicyRosemary
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Rosemary.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy
Notes in common Rosemary
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Boomski Pour Homme: projection Soft to moderate expected.; sillage Polished close-to-moderate trail..
Open Boomski Pour HommeCuìr de IrlandésMEMO PARIS — Irish LeatherReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyVetiver
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Vetiver.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Vetiver
Cuìr de Irlandés: projection Moderate.; sillage Aromatic green leather trail..
Open Cuìr de IrlandésDrowning In Vanilla: XNISHANE — Ani XReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusPink pepperSandalwoodCedar
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Notes in common Pink pepper, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli
Drowning In Vanilla: X: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate.
Open Drowning In Vanilla: XÉlectrique RendezvousYVES SAINT LAURENT — La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu ÉlectriqueReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusCedarVetiver
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Cedar, Vetiver.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Notes in common Cedar, Vetiver
Électrique Rendezvous: projection Moderate; sillage Moderate.
Open Électrique RendezvousExclusif Mythical HorsePARFUMS DE MARLY — Pegasus ExclusifReinforcement layer - 64%woodypowderyfloralwarm spicyPink pepperJasmineSandalwood
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Jasmine, Sandalwood.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, powdery, floral, warm spicy
Notes in common Pink pepper, Jasmine, Sandalwood
Exclusif Mythical Horse: projection Strong early, then moderate.; sillage Noticeable sweet woody almond trail..
Open Exclusif Mythical HorseExotic 3ROJA PARFUMS — Parfum de la Nuit No. 3, 2015 original releaseReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticearthywarm spicySandalwoodCedarPatchouli
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, earthy, warm spicy
Notes in common Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Exotic 3: projection Moderate to strong.; sillage Moderate to strong..
Open Exotic 3King's Precious Iris & OudAMOUAGE — Interlude Black Iris ManReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyRosemarySandalwoodCedar
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Rosemary, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Rosemary, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli
King's Precious Iris & Oud: projection Strong if applied heavily; moderate to strong with controlled sprays.; sillage Strong..
Open King's Precious Iris & OudLeedysSedleyReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusRosemarySandalwoodCedar
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Rosemary, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Notes in common Rosemary, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver
Leedys: projection Moderate to soft-moderate expected.; sillage Moderate to soft expected..
Open LeedysLegendary KnightPARFUMS DE MARLY — PercivalReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyJasmine
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Jasmine.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Jasmine
Legendary Knight: projection Moderate.; sillage Clean moderate musky aromatic trail..
Open Legendary KnightMidnight RendezvousYVES SAINT LAURENT — La Nuit de L'HommeReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyVetiver
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Vetiver.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Vetiver
Midnight Rendezvous: projection Moderate early, then closer/intimate.; sillage Moderate to soft; strongest as intimate trail..
Open Midnight RendezvousMythical HorsePARFUMS DE MARLY — PegasusReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticpowderyPink pepperJasmineSandalwood
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Cedar.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery
Notes in common Pink pepper, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Cedar
Mythical Horse: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate.
Open Mythical HorseOld StoryChanel — Platinum Egoiste Eau de ToiletteReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfresh spicyRosemaryPetitgrainJasmine
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy
Notes in common Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine, Neroli
Old Story: projection Moderate expected.; sillage Moderate clean aromatic trail..
Open Old StoryParisian Solid BluesDiptyque — Orphéon Eau de ParfumReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfloralJasmineCedar
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Cedar.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, floral
Notes in common Jasmine, Cedar
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Parisian Solid Blues: projection Moderate expected.; sillage Moderate powdery woody trail..
Open Parisian Solid BluesPoseidon's Elixir Remixed MOD 3Creed — AventusReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticJasminePatchouli
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Patchouli.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, aromatic
Notes in common Jasmine, Patchouli
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Poseidon's Elixir Remixed MOD 3: projection Moderate to strong expected; not owner wear-tested.; sillage Moderate expected; not owner wear-tested..
Open Poseidon's Elixir Remixed MOD 3RendezvousYVES SAINT LAURENT — L'HommeReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyCedarVetiver
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Cedar, Vetiver.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Cedar, Vetiver
Rendezvous: projection Moderate; sillage Moderate.
Open RendezvousRoyal Chariot AttarPARFUMS DE MARLY — Layton, 2016 variantReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticfresh spicyJasmineSandalwoodPatchouli
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Sandalwood, Patchouli.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy
Notes in common Jasmine, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Royal Chariot Attar: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open Royal Chariot AttarSweet ExclusivityPARFUMS DE MARLY — HaltaneReinforcement layer - 64%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyCedar
Rule logic Both sit in aromatic fougère territory, so they reinforce a recognizable backbone. Recorded materials in common: Cedar.
High overlap can add volume and sharpness more than a new dimension. Keep both at one spray.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Cedar
Sweet Exclusivity: projection Moderate to strong.; sillage Moderate woody-sweet oud trail..
Open Sweet ExclusivityDark AngelicaGUERLAIN — Angélique NoireControlled experiment - 86%woodyaromaticfresh spicyfloralPink pepperJasmineCedar
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Jasmine, Cedar. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, floral
Notes in common Pink pepper, Jasmine, Cedar
Dark Angelica: projection Moderate; sillage Moderate.
Open Dark AngelicaFirst LoveDIOR — Vanilla DioramaControlled experiment - 86%woodypowderycitruswarm spicyPink pepperSandalwoodPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Sandalwood, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, powdery, citrus, warm spicy
Notes in common Pink pepper, Sandalwood, Patchouli
First Love: projection Moderate.; sillage Moderate..
Open First LoveMidnight With The MobsterROJA PARFUMS — Creation-E, vintage paper-label formulationControlled experiment - 84%woodypowderycitruswarm spicyJasmineNeroliPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, powdery, citrus, warm spicy
Notes in common Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli
Midnight With The Mobster: projection Moderate to strong.; sillage Moderate to strong..
Open Midnight With The MobsterVanilla BabyYVES SAINT LAURENT — BabycatControlled experiment - 84%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyPink pepperCedar
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Cedar. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Pink pepper, Cedar
Vanilla Baby: projection Moderate.; sillage Moderate..
Open Vanilla BabyDark KnightKILIAN PARIS — Black PhantomControlled experiment - 83%woodywarm spicySandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, warm spicy
Notes in common Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Dark Knight: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open Dark KnightKing's WarhorseCastleyControlled experiment - 83%woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusPetitgrainNeroli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Petitgrain, Neroli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Notes in common Petitgrain, Neroli
King's Warhorse: projection Moderate expected.; sillage Moderate expected..
Open King's WarhorseParisian AuraBDK PARFUMS — Gris Charnel ExtraitControlled experiment - 82%woodyaromaticpowderyearthySandalwoodCedarPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, earthy
Notes in common Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli
Parisian Aura: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open Parisian AuraKing of Judea AttarHerodControlled experiment - 79%woodypowderywarm spicyCedarVetiver
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Cedar, Vetiver. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, powdery, warm spicy
Notes in common Cedar, Vetiver
King of Judea Attar: projection Moderate to strong expected from extrait/attar positioning; not independently verified.; sillage Moderate to strong expected; not independently verified..
Open King of Judea AttarValorBOADICEA THE VICTORIOUS — ValiantControlled experiment - 79%woodyaromaticcitruswarm spicyPetitgrainPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Petitgrain, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, citrus, warm spicy
Notes in common Petitgrain, Patchouli
Valor: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open Valor#EgoChanel — Egoiste (Original 1990 Formulation)Controlled experiment - 78%woodySandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
Notes in common Sandalwood
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
#Ego: projection Moderate expected.; sillage Moderate expected..
Open #EgoCarnal GrayBDK PARFUMS — Gris CharnelControlled experiment - 78%woodyaromaticpowderyirisSandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, iris
Notes in common Sandalwood
Carnal Gray: projection Moderate.; sillage Moderate..
Open Carnal GrayCuìr de AfrìcanoMEMO PARIS — African LeatherControlled experiment - 78%woodyaromaticfloralwarm spicyPink pepperPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, floral, warm spicy
Notes in common Pink pepper, Patchouli
Cuìr de Afrìcano: projection Moderate to strong.; sillage Strong spicy leather trail..
Open Cuìr de AfrìcanoExclusif Royal ChariotLayton ExclusifControlled experiment - 78%woodypowderycitruswarm spicyPink pepperSandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Sandalwood. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, powdery, citrus, warm spicy
Notes in common Pink pepper, Sandalwood
Exclusif Royal Chariot: projection Moderate to strong expected.; sillage Moderate to strong expected..
Open Exclusif Royal ChariotCaribbean WatersCREED — Virgin Island WaterControlled experiment - 76%white floralcitrusYlang-ylang
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Ylang-ylang.
Accords in common white floral, citrus
Notes in common Ylang-ylang
Caribbean Waters: projection Soft to moderate.; sillage Soft to moderate..
Open Caribbean WatersDua Formula 003GreenleyControlled experiment - 76%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyPetitgrainCedar
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Petitgrain, Cedar. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Petitgrain, Cedar
Dua Formula 003: projection Moderate expected.; sillage Moderate expected..
Open Dua Formula 003Bois NoirTOM FORD — Ébène FuméControlled experiment - 75%woodyaromaticearthywarm spicy
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, earthy, warm spicy
Bois Noir: projection Moderate.; sillage Moderate; smoky trail can feel stronger in enclosed spaces..
Open Bois NoirLiquid Mind ControlNASOMATTO — BaraondaControlled experiment - 75%woodyfloralwarm spicy
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, floral, warm spicy
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Liquid Mind Control: projection Moderate.; sillage Moderate..
Open Liquid Mind ControlRockstarXERJOFF — Tony Iommi Monkey SpecialControlled experiment - 75%woodywarm spicySandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood.
Accords in common woody, warm spicy
Notes in common Sandalwood
Rockstar: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open RockstarThe Eagle Has LandedPARFUMS DE MARLY — AlthaïrControlled experiment - 74%white floralaromaticpowderycitrus
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Accords in common white floral, aromatic, powdery, citrus
The Eagle Has Landed: projection Moderate to strong early projection.; sillage Moderate sweet-spicy vanilla trail..
Open The Eagle Has LandedAmberliciousHERMÈS — Ambre NarguiléControlled experiment - 73%woodywarm spicy
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, warm spicy
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Amberlicious: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open AmberliciousCollateral DamageINITIO PARFUMS PRIVÉS — Side EffectControlled experiment - 73%woodywarm spicy
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, warm spicy
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Collateral Damage: projection Moderate to strong.; sillage Moderate to strong..
Open Collateral DamageDignified LeatherNASOMATTO — BlamageControlled experiment - 73%woodypowderyearthy
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, powdery, earthy
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Dignified Leather: projection Moderate to strong early, then closer woody-musk leather aura.; sillage Moderate..
Open Dignified LeatherHot SmokeKILIAN PARIS — Smoking HotControlled experiment - 73%warm spicy
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Accords in common warm spicy
Hot Smoke: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open Hot SmokeAnubis KissNasomatto — Black AfganoControlled experiment - 72%woodyCedar
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Cedar.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody
Notes in common Cedar
Anubis Kiss: projection Strong expected, especially early.; sillage Heavy dark trail expected..
Open Anubis KissCunning DefenseMIND GAMES — French DefenseControlled experiment - 72%woodyaromaticpowderyfloral
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, floral
Cunning Defense: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate.
Open Cunning DefenseMan Card VIPGucci — Pour Homme IIControlled experiment - 72%woody
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Man Card VIP: projection Soft to moderate.; sillage Soft to moderate..
Open Man Card VIPPoseidon's Elixir 13ZZAventus, Batch 13ZZ01Controlled experiment - 72%woodycitrusPink pepperPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Accords in common woody, citrus
Notes in common Pink pepper, Patchouli
Poseidon's Elixir 13ZZ: projection Moderate to strong expected; exact batch/projection not verified.; sillage Moderate to strong expected; exact sillage not verified..
Open Poseidon's Elixir 13ZZQueen Of The ChessMIND GAMES — QueeningControlled experiment - 72%woodypowderyirisfloral
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Accords in common woody, powdery, iris, floral
Queen Of The Chess: projection Soft to moderate; sillage Soft to moderate.
Open Queen Of The ChessScottish BreedGallowayControlled experiment - 72%white floralpowderyfresh spicyiris
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Accords in common white floral, powdery, fresh spicy, iris
Scottish Breed: projection Moderate to soft-moderate expected for a clean citrus musk profile.; sillage Moderate to soft expected..
Open Scottish BreedScottish BreedParfums de Marly — GallowayControlled experiment - 72%white floralpowderyfresh spicyiris
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Accords in common white floral, powdery, fresh spicy, iris
Scottish Breed: projection Moderate to soft-moderate expected for a clean citrus musk profile.; sillage Moderate to soft expected..
Open Scottish BreedVert GentilhommeCREED — Green Irish TweedControlled experiment - 72%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicySandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Sandalwood
Vert Gentilhomme: projection Moderate.; sillage Moderate clean green trail..
Open Vert GentilhommeWhite Milk 2.0GIARDINI DI TOSCANA — Bianco Latte, original formulationControlled experiment - 72%powdery
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Accords in common powdery
White Milk 2.0: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate to strong.
Open White Milk 2.0Lands Of The UnknownOutlands Essence de ParfumControlled experiment - 71%woodycitruswarm spicyPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Patchouli.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody, citrus, warm spicy
Notes in common Patchouli
Lands Of The Unknown: projection Strong early, then moderate-to-strong.; sillage Dense resinous woody amber trail..
Open Lands Of The UnknownSheikh's OudHind Al Oud — Oud ZayedControlled experiment - 71%woody
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Sheikh's Oud: projection Moderate to strong expected; not owner wear-tested.; sillage Moderate to strong expected; not owner wear-tested..
Open Sheikh's OudAbsolute Love PotionINITIO PARFUMS PRIVÉS — Absolute AphrodisiacControlled experiment - 70%white floralpowderywarm spicy
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common white floral, powdery, warm spicy
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Absolute Love Potion: projection Moderate; can become strong in warm indoor spaces.; sillage Moderate to strong; soft sweet trail..
Open Absolute Love PotionWater of ArabiaCREED — Silver Mountain WaterControlled experiment - 69%woodyaromaticcitrusSandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, citrus
Notes in common Sandalwood
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Water of Arabia: projection Moderate in the first 1–2 hours, then closer clean aura.; sillage Soft to moderate; clean scent trail rather than heavy cloud..
Open Water of ArabiaBrasilia 13zz01CREED — AventusControlled experiment - 68%woodycitrus
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, citrus
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Brasilia 13zz01: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate.
Open Brasilia 13zz01Passion Fruit OudhMAISON CRIVELLI — Oud MaracujáControlled experiment - 67%woody
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Recorded performance differs; let the stronger bottle use fewer sprays.
Accords in common woody
Passion Fruit Oudh: projection Strong.; sillage Strong fruity oud-leather trail..
Open Passion Fruit Oudh10 Shades of GaiacLe Labo — Gaiac 10Controlled experiment - 66%woody
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
10 Shades of Gaiac: projection Soft to moderate expected.; sillage Low to moderate; original target is intentionally restrained..
Open 10 Shades of GaiacPoseidon's Precious Madagascar VanillaCreed — AventusControlled experiment - 65%woody
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Poseidon's Precious Madagascar Vanilla: projection Moderate to strong expected; not owner wear-tested.; sillage Moderate to strong expected; not owner wear-tested..
Open Poseidon's Precious Madagascar VanillaThe CupbearerMARC-ANTOINE BARROIS — GanymedeControlled experiment - 63%woodyaromaticcitrus
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, citrus
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
The Cupbearer: projection Moderate to strong; very noticeable in the opening.; sillage Moderate to strong; airy mineral trail..
Open The Cupbearer#BlessedINITIO PARFUMS PRIVÉS — Blessed BarakaHigh-risk contrast - 54%woodywhite floralpowderywarm spicyJasmineSandalwood
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Sandalwood. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, white floral, powdery, warm spicy
Notes in common Jasmine, Sandalwood
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
#Blessed: projection Moderate to strong.; sillage Moderate to strong..
Open #BlessedDrowning in VanillaNISHANE — AniHigh-risk contrast - 54%woodyaromaticpowderyfresh spicyPink pepperSandalwoodCedar
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
Accords in common woody, aromatic, powdery, fresh spicy
Notes in common Pink pepper, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli
Drowning in Vanilla: projection Moderate to strong, especially in the first hours.; sillage Moderate to strong..
Open Drowning in VanillaEnchanted WoodKilian Paris — Sacred WoodHigh-risk contrast - 54%woody
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Enchanted Wood: projection Moderate expected.; sillage Moderate creamy-woody trail..
Open Enchanted WoodGold LabelROJA PARFUMS — Haute LuxeHigh-risk contrast - 54%woodyfloralwarm spicyJasmineYlang-ylangCedar
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Ylang-ylang, Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
Accords in common woody, floral, warm spicy
Notes in common Jasmine, Ylang-ylang, Cedar, Vetiver
Gold Label: projection Moderate; sillage Moderate.
Open Gold LabelInfamous GingerGOLDFIELD & BANKS — Ingenious GingerHigh-risk contrast - 54%woodypowderyfresh spicycitrusJasmineSandalwoodPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Sandalwood, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
Accords in common woody, powdery, fresh spicy, citrus
Notes in common Jasmine, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Infamous Ginger: projection Moderate.; sillage Moderate..
Open Infamous GingerNaram's ElixirMusc RavageurHigh-risk contrast - 54%woodypowderywarm spicySandalwoodCedar
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Sandalwood, Cedar. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
Accords in common woody, powdery, warm spicy
Notes in common Sandalwood, Cedar
Naram's Elixir: projection Moderate to strong early.; sillage Warm spicy musky amber trail..
Open Naram's ElixirOrigins of Poseidon: EST 2010Creed — Aventus (10E02 batch from 2010)High-risk contrast - 54%woodyPink pepperJasminePatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Jasmine, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
Notes in common Pink pepper, Jasmine, Patchouli
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Origins of Poseidon: EST 2010: projection Moderate; batch-specific projection not independently verified.; sillage Moderate personal trail..
Open Origins of Poseidon: EST 2010Poseidon's Berry AffairCreed — AventusHigh-risk contrast - 54%woodyPink pepperJasminePatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Jasmine, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
Notes in common Pink pepper, Jasmine, Patchouli
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Poseidon's Berry Affair: projection Moderate to strong expected; owner wear testing pending.; sillage Moderate fruity-smoky trail expected..
Open Poseidon's Berry AffairPoseidon's Elixir 11ZCreed — Aventus (2011 batch 11Z01)High-risk contrast - 54%woodyJasminePatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Jasmine, Patchouli. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody
Notes in common Jasmine, Patchouli
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Poseidon's Elixir 11Z: projection Moderate; batch-specific projection not independently verified.; sillage Moderate personal trail..
Open Poseidon's Elixir 11ZTuxYVES SAINT LAURENT — TuxedoHigh-risk contrast - 54%woodywarm spicyPatchouli
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Patchouli.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
Accords in common woody, warm spicy
Notes in common Patchouli
Tux: projection Moderate; sillage Moderate.
Open TuxVanillac DreamsINDULT — TihotaHigh-risk contrast - 54%powdery
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common powdery
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Vanillac Dreams: projection Soft to moderate; sillage Soft to moderate.
Open Vanillac DreamsVanille OverloadGuerlain — Spiritueuse Double VanilleHigh-risk contrast - 54%woodywarm spicyPink pepperJasmineYlang-ylang
Rule logic Recorded materials in common: Pink pepper, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang, Cedar. Shared materials give the contrast a recorded bridge instead of making it a blind mash-up.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
At least one record lacks a full note pyramid, reducing wear-arc confidence.
Accords in common woody, warm spicy
Notes in common Pink pepper, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang, Cedar
One of these has no full top-heart-base pyramid, so wear progression cannot be compared.
Vanille Overload: projection Moderate expected.; sillage Moderate resinous vanilla trail..
Open Vanille OverloadVintage VanilleBYREDO — Vanille AntiqueHigh-risk contrast - 54%woody
Rule logic No strong material bridge is recorded; treat this as a contrast experiment, not a default pairing.
Dense amber/gourmand weight can bury or muddy a crisp aromatic fougère. Test at a restrained ratio first.
Accords in common woody
Vintage Vanille: projection Moderate to strong; sillage Moderate.
Open Vintage Vanille