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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.

1872 BasilFirst · Clive Christian1872 Basil2018 · ★ 4.06
Blonde AmberSecond · Clive ChristianBlonde AmberEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.51
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Harmony pairing

1872 Basil × Blonde Amber

Fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus meets woody, amber and warm spicy. They share two accords and seven 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 Blonde Amber. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1872 BasilBlonde Amber
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyfirst
ambersecond
warm spicysecond
vanillasecond
sweetsecond
citrusfirst
white floralsecond
fruitysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1872 Basil
BasilBasilLimeLimeBlack PepperBlack PepperPetitgrainPetitgrainNutmegNutmegSageSageMarigoldMarigoldCyclamenCyclamenFreesiaFreesiaAmbergrisAmbergris
In both
BergamotGrapefruitJasminePatchouliCedarMuskOlibanum
Two shared accords:
aromaticwoody
Only in Blonde Amber
RumRumBitter OrangeBitter OrangeCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperGingerGingerDried FruitsDried FruitsWhite TobaccoWhite TobaccoSandalwoodSandalwoodSaffronSaffronTuberoseTuberoseOsmanthusOsmanthusOrrisOrris
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1872 Basil brings aromatic and citrus; Blonde Amber brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, grapefruit, jasmine and patchouli and 3 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 1872 Basil in spring and summer and Blonde Amber in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 1872 Basil is eternal and moderate, Blonde Amber long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBlonde Amber first, then 1872 Basil 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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