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Essence No. 3 AmbreFirst · Elie SaabEssence No. 3 Ambre2014 · ★ 4.25
Dark ObsessionSecond · Calvin KleinDark ObsessionEDT · 2013 · ★ 4.08
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Essence No. 3 AmbreDark Obsession
Contrast pairing

Essence No. 3 Ambre × Dark Obsession

Amber, woody and balsamic meets vanilla, aromatic and woody. They share four 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 Essence No. 3 Ambre, blue is Dark Obsession. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Essence No. 3 AmbreDark Obsession
amberboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
vanillasecond
aromaticsecond
muskysecond
fruitysecond
leathersecond
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Essence No. 3 Ambre
AmberAmberOpoponaxOpoponaxPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwood
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
amberwoodysweetpowdery
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Dark Obsession
GuaranaGuaranaWormwoodWormwoodGreen MandarinGreen MandarinBalsam FirBalsam FirClary SageClary SageVetiverVetiverMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaSuedeSuedeLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDark Obsession brings aromatic; Essence No. 3 Ambre brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, sweet and powdery run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Essence No. 3 Ambre is long lasting and moderate, Dark Obsession moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointEssence No. 3 Ambre first, then Dark Obsession 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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