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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 OrrisFirst · Clive Christian1872 Orris2017 · ★ 4.06
Amber Absolute OilSecond · Clive ChristianAmber Absolute OilEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.60
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1872 OrrisAmber Absolute Oil
Harmony pairing

1872 Orris × Amber Absolute Oil

Citrus, iris and woody meets amber, woody and fresh spicy. They share four accords and five 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 Orris, blue is Amber Absolute Oil. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1872 OrrisAmber Absolute Oil
citrusboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
ambersecond
irisfirst
aromaticfirst
floralfirst
earthyfirst
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1872 Orris
GrapefruitGrapefruitPetitgrainPetitgrainIrisIrisMagnoliaMagnoliaPlumPlumJasmineJasmineCherry BlossomCherry BlossomOrrisOrrisVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTonka BeanIncenseIncense
In both
BergamotMandarin OrangeRoseAmberMusk
Four shared accords:
citruswoodypowderyfresh spicy
Only in Amber Absolute Oil
GingerGingerOlibanumOlibanumCinnamonCinnamonStyraxStyraxPapyrusPapyrusVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1872 Orris brings citrus; Amber Absolute Oil brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, mandarin orange, rose and amber and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 1872 Orris is eternal and strong, Amber Absolute Oil long lasting and enormous, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAmber Absolute Oil first, then 1872 Orris 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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