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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.

Ambre SultanFirst · Serge LutensAmbre SultanEDP · 1993 · ★ 4.17
PacoSecond · RabannePacoEDP · 1995 · ★ 3.87
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Ambre Sultan × Paco

Amber, aromatic and fresh spicy meets citrus, aromatic and woody. They share two accords and two 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 Ambre Sultan, blue is Paco. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Ambre SultanPaco
aromaticboth
woodyboth
amberfirst
citrussecond
greensecond
freshsecond
fresh spicyfirst
balsamicfirst
lavendersecond
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ambre Sultan
ResinsResinsAmberAmberBay LeafBay LeafMyrrhMyrrhBenzoinBenzoinVanillaVanillaOreganoOreganoPatchouliPatchouliAngelicaAngelicaMyrtleMyrtle
In both
SandalwoodCoriander
Two shared accords:
aromaticwoody
Only in Paco
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonPinePineMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeTeaTeaLavenderLavenderJasmineJasmineCyclamenCyclamenMuskMuskVirginia CedarVirginia CedarTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAmbre Sultan brings aromatic; Paco brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and coriander, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Ambre Sultan in winter and fall and Paco in summer and spring. 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 leadAmbre Sultan is voted long lasting and moderate; Paco moderate on both. Expect Ambre Sultan to lead and Paco to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Ambre Sultan, two of Paco over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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