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Private Collection Amber Ylang YlangFirst · Estée LauderPrivate Collection Amber Ylang YlangEDP · 2008 · ★ 4.28
AutoportraitSecond · Olfactive StudioAutoportraitEDP · 2011 · ★ 3.97
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Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang × Autoportrait

Amber, yellow floral and vanilla meets woody, aromatic and amber. They share four 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 Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang, blue is Autoportrait. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Private Collection Amber Ylang YlangAutoportrait
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
aromaticsecond
yellow floralfirst
vanillafirst
powderyfirst
sweetfirst
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangGeraniumGeraniumCinnamonCinnamonBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseAmberAmberVanillaVanillaSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
BergamotIncense
Four shared accords:
amberwoodywarm spicybalsamic
Only in Autoportrait
elemiElemiBenzoinBenzoinMuskMuskVirginia CedarVirginia CedarVetiverVetiveroak mossOak moss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAutoportrait brings aromatic; Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and incense, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadPrivate Collection Amber Ylang Ylang is voted long lasting and strong; Autoportrait moderate on both. Expect Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang to lead and Autoportrait to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang, two of Autoportrait over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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