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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.

Ruby – Pure EssenceFirst · Bruno AcamporaRuby – Pure EssenceEDP · 2018
TimbuktuSecond · L'Artisan ParfumeurTimbuktuParfum · 2004 · ★ 4.06
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Ruby – Pure EssenceTimbuktu
Contrast pairing

Ruby – Pure Essence × Timbuktu

Sweet, vanilla and rose meets woody, amber and warm spicy. They share two accords and no 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 Ruby – Pure Essence, blue is Timbuktu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Ruby – Pure EssenceTimbuktu
sweetboth
warm spicyboth
woodysecond
ambersecond
aromaticsecond
vanillafirst
rosefirst
fruityfirst
balsamicsecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Ruby – Pure Essence
Dark ChocolateDark ChocolateRed BerriesRed BerriesVanillaVanillaPralinePralineRoseRose
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
sweetwarm spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Timbuktu
MangoMangoPink PepperPink PepperCardamomCardamomIncenseIncensePapyrusPapyrusKaro KaroundeKaro KaroundeVetiverVetiverMyrhhMyrhhPatchouliPatchouliBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceTimbuktu brings amber; Ruby – Pure Essence brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • A shared threadSweet and warm spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointTimbuktu first, then Ruby – Pure Essence 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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