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La Collection M7 Oud AbsoluFirst · Yves Saint LaurentLa Collection M7 Oud AbsoluEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.31
1872 For WomenSecond · Clive Christian1872 For WomenEDP · 1872 · ★ 4.04
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La Collection M7 Oud Absolu × 1872 For Women

Amber, oud and patchouli meets citrus, woody and floral. 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 La Collection M7 Oud Absolu, blue is 1872 For Women. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu1872 For Women
citrusboth
woodyboth
sweetboth
amberfirst
oudfirst
floralsecond
patchoulifirst
warm spicyfirst
aromaticsecond
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)MyrhhMyrhhFrench labdanumFrench labdanum
In both
Patchouli
Three shared accords:
woodycitrussweet
Only in 1872 For Women
BergamotBergamotAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonRosemaryRosemaryTangerineTangerinePineapplePineappleBlueberryBlueberryLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletVioletOsmanthusOsmanthusFreesiaFreesiaRoseRoseJasmineJasmine
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1872 For Women brings citrus; La Collection M7 Oud Absolu brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus and sweet run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put La Collection M7 Oud Absolu in winter and fall and 1872 For Women in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: La Collection M7 Oud Absolu is long lasting and moderate, 1872 For Women moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointLa Collection M7 Oud Absolu first, then 1872 For Women 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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