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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.

1872 BasilFirst · Clive Christian1872 Basil2018 · ★ 4.06
Amber Absolute OilSecond · Clive ChristianAmber Absolute OilEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.60
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1872 BasilAmber Absolute Oil
Harmony pairing

1872 Basil × Amber Absolute Oil

Fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus meets amber, woody and fresh spicy. They share three 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 1872 Basil, blue is Amber Absolute Oil. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1872 BasilAmber Absolute Oil
fresh spicyboth
citrusboth
woodyboth
ambersecond
aromaticfirst
greenfirst
herbalfirst
warm spicysecond
powderysecond
vanillasecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1872 Basil
BasilBasilLimeLimeGrapefruitGrapefruitBlack PepperBlack PepperPetitgrainPetitgrainNutmegNutmegSageSageMarigoldMarigoldCyclamenCyclamenFreesiaFreesiaJasmineJasminePatchouliPatchouli
In both
BergamotMuskOlibanum
Three shared accords:
fresh spicycitruswoody
Only in Amber Absolute Oil
GingerGingerMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCinnamonCinnamonRoseRoseAmberAmberStyraxStyraxPapyrusPapyrusVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1872 Basil brings aromatic and citrus; Amber Absolute Oil brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, musk and olibanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFresh spicy, citrus and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAmber Absolute Oil is voted long lasting and enormous; 1872 Basil eternal and moderate. Expect Amber Absolute Oil to lead and 1872 Basil to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Amber Absolute Oil, two of 1872 Basil over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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