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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.

Essence No. 3 AmbreFirst · Elie SaabEssence No. 3 Ambre2014 · ★ 4.25
New York IntenseSecond · Fragrance Du BoisNew York Intense2020 · ★ 4.14
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Essence No. 3 Ambre × New York Intense

Amber, woody and balsamic meets warm spicy, woody and amber. They share five 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 Essence No. 3 Ambre, blue is New York Intense. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Essence No. 3 AmbreNew York Intense
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
sweetboth
balsamicboth
aromaticsecond
fresh spicysecond
fruitysecond
oudsecond
cinnamonsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Essence No. 3 Ambre
AmberAmberOpoponaxOpoponaxSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Patchouli
Five shared accords:
amberwoodybalsamicwarm spicysweet
Only in New York Intense
BlackberryBlackberryCinnamonCinnamonRoseRoseBay LeafBay LeafCorianderCorianderOrangeOrangeOlibanumOlibanumClovesClovesGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodHoneyHoneyImmortelleImmortelleVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, balsamic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Essence No. 3 Ambre is long lasting and moderate, New York Intense long lasting and moderate, 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 New York Intense 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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