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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.

AmberwoodFirst · Clive ChristianAmberwood2022 · ★ 4.24
XXI Art Deco CypressSecond · Clive ChristianXXI Art Deco Cypress2018 · ★ 4.59
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Contrast pairing

Amberwood × XXI Art Deco Cypress

Musky, woody and amber meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share three accords and no 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 Amberwood, blue is XXI Art Deco Cypress. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

AmberwoodXXI Art Deco Cypress
woodyboth
amberboth
aromaticboth
muskyfirst
fresh spicysecond
powderyfirst
vanillafirst
sweetfirst
greensecond
citrussecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Amberwood
AngelicaAngelicaSageSageBergamotBergamotPink PepperPink PepperWoody NotesWoody NotesTobaccoTobaccoPatchouliPatchouliHelvetolideHelvetolideTonka BeanTonka BeanVanillaVanillaMuskMuskCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
woodyamberaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in XXI Art Deco Cypress
PetitgrainPetitgrainCypressCypressAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepXXI Art Deco Cypress brings aromatic; Amberwood brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Amberwood is long lasting and moderate, XXI Art Deco Cypress 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 pointAmberwood first, then XXI Art Deco Cypress 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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