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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 VetiverFirst · Clive Christian1872 VetiverEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.45
Amber Absolute OilSecond · Clive ChristianAmber Absolute OilEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.60
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1872 VetiverAmber Absolute Oil
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1872 Vetiver × Amber Absolute Oil

Aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy meets amber, woody and fresh spicy. They share four 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 Vetiver, blue is Amber Absolute Oil. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1872 VetiverAmber Absolute Oil
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticfirst
ambersecond
warm spicyboth
earthyfirst
greenfirst
herbalfirst
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1872 Vetiver
GrapefruitGrapefruitLimeLimeGalbanumGalbanumRosemaryRosemaryPetitgrainPetitgrainCardamomCardamomCorianderCorianderNutmegNutmegBlack PepperBlack PepperSageSageNeroliNeroliMarigoldMarigold
In both
BergamotMuskAmber
Four shared accords:
citrusfresh spicywoodywarm spicy
Only in Amber Absolute Oil
GingerGingerMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOlibanumOlibanumCinnamonCinnamonRoseRoseStyraxStyraxPapyrusPapyrusVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1872 Vetiver 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 amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy 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 Vetiver long lasting and moderate. Expect Amber Absolute Oil to lead and 1872 Vetiver to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Amber Absolute Oil, two of 1872 Vetiver over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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