Layering Lab

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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.

Legacy of PetraFirst · Penhaligon'sLegacy of PetraEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.05
Kensington AmberSecond · Penhaligon'sKensington AmberEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.29
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Harmony pairing

Legacy of Petra × Kensington Amber

Amber, soft spicy and warm spicy meets amber, warm spicy and vanilla. They share seven accords and three 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 Legacy of Petra, blue is Kensington Amber. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Legacy of PetraKensington Amber
amberboth
warm spicyboth
vanillaboth
woodyboth
balsamicboth
sweetboth
aromaticboth
cinnamonsecond
soft spicyfirst
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Legacy of Petra
Green TeaGreen TeaFennelFennelLicoriceLicoriceMyrrhMyrrhOlibanumOlibanumRosemaryRosemaryWoody NotesWoody Notes
In both
BergamotBenzoinVanilla
Seven shared accords:
amberwarm spicybalsamicsweetvanillawoodyaromatic
Only in Kensington Amber
CinnamonCinnamonLabdanumLabdanumTonka BeanTonka BeanCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceLegacy of Petra brings amber; Kensington Amber brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, benzoin and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, warm spicy, balsamic and sweet run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Legacy of Petra is long lasting and moderate, Kensington Amber long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointKensington Amber first, then Legacy of Petra 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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