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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.

XXI Art Deco Vanilla OrchidFirst · Clive ChristianXXI Art Deco Vanilla Orchid2018 · ★ 4.25
Amber Absolute OilSecond · Clive ChristianAmber Absolute OilEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.60
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XXI Art Deco Vanilla OrchidAmber Absolute Oil
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XXI Art Deco Vanilla Orchid × Amber Absolute Oil

Green, floral and vanilla meets amber, woody and fresh spicy. They share three accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is XXI Art Deco Vanilla Orchid, blue is Amber Absolute Oil. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

XXI Art Deco Vanilla OrchidAmber Absolute Oil
vanillaboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
greenfirst
ambersecond
floralfirst
woodysecond
sweetfirst
aromaticfirst
citrussecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in XXI Art Deco Vanilla Orchid
GalbanumGalbanumHiacynthHiacynthVanilla OrchidVanilla OrchidLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valley
In both
Vanilla
Three shared accords:
vanillapowderyfresh spicy
Only in Amber Absolute Oil
GingerGingerBergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOlibanumOlibanumCinnamonCinnamonRoseRoseAmberAmberStyraxStyraxPapyrusPapyrusMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepXXI Art Deco Vanilla Orchid brings green; Amber Absolute Oil brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadVanilla, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixGreen and amber are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
  • One will leadAmber Absolute Oil is voted long lasting and enormous; XXI Art Deco Vanilla Orchid long lasting and moderate. Expect Amber Absolute Oil to lead and XXI Art Deco Vanilla Orchid to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Amber Absolute Oil, two of XXI Art Deco Vanilla Orchid over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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