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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.

301 sandalwood, amber, cardamomFirst · Bon Parfumeur301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom2017 · ★ 3.72
005 Riviera AbsolueSecond · Bon Parfumeur005 Riviera Absolue2026 · ★ 4.64
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301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom × 005 Riviera Absolue

Woody, warm spicy and aromatic meets citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic. 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 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom, blue is 005 Riviera Absolue. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom005 Riviera Absolue
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
amberboth
woodyfirst
citrussecond
warm spicyfirst
greensecond
freshsecond
powderyfirst
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom
CypressCypressCuminCuminThymeThymeYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCedarCedarCoconut NectarCoconut NectarJasmineJasmineSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberBenzoinBenzoinPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Cardamom
Three shared accords:
aromaticamberfresh spicy
Only in 005 Riviera Absolue
Finger LimeFinger LimeBergamotBergamotTomato LeafTomato LeafNeroliNeroliGingerGingerBlack TeaBlack TeaOlibanumOlibanumAmbroxanAmbroxanCypriolCypriol
Why it might work
  • Light over deep005 Riviera Absolue brings citrus and aromatic; 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cardamom, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, amber and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom in fall and 005 Riviera Absolue in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom is moderate on both, 005 Riviera Absolue 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 point301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom first, then 005 Riviera Absolue 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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