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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.

1681First · Carthusia1681EDP · 2010 · ★ 4.19
Samba AmberSecond · Perfumer's WorkshopSamba AmberEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.00
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1681Samba Amber
Harmony pairing

1681 × Samba Amber

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets amber, citrus and fresh spicy. They share six 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 1681, blue is Samba Amber. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1681Samba Amber
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
amberboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
powderyfirst
cinnamonsecond
irisfirst
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1681
CorianderCorianderRed ThymeRed ThymeRosemaryRosemaryIrisIrisBlack PepperBlack PepperLavenderLavenderPetitgrainPetitgrainNeroliNeroliSandalwoodSandalwoodIncenseIncenseCedarCedarVanillaVanilla
In both
Mandarin OrangeBergamotAmber
Six shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicyambercitruswarm spicy
Only in Samba Amber
CinnamonCinnamonBalsam FirBalsam FirNutmegNutmegJuniperJuniperTonka BeanTonka BeanLeatherLeatherVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1681 brings aromatic; Samba Amber brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange, bergamot and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, fresh spicy and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 1681 is moderate on both, Samba Amber 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 point1681 first, then Samba Amber 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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