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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.

5th Avenue NYC Limited EditonFirst · Elizabeth Arden5th Avenue NYC Limited EditonEDP · 2013 · ★ 3.73
Faux SemblantSecond · GivenchyFaux SemblantEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.20
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5th Avenue NYC Limited Editon × Faux Semblant

Fruity, vanilla and floral meets amber, woody and honey. 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 5th Avenue NYC Limited Editon, blue is Faux Semblant. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

5th Avenue NYC Limited EditonFaux Semblant
amberboth
powderyboth
woodyboth
sweetboth
muskyboth
fruityfirst
vanillafirst
floralfirst
freshfirst
honeysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 5th Avenue NYC Limited Editon
PeachPeachAppleAppleBergamotBergamotPeonyPeonyBlack CurrantBlack CurrantJasmineJasminePlum BlossomPlum BlossomVanilaVanilaTonka BeanTonka BeanMuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Amber
Five shared accords:
powderysweetamberwoodymusky
Only in Faux Semblant
OlibanumOlibanumAngelicaAngelicaHoneyHoneyOrange BlossomOrange BlossomPatchouliPatchouliSpanish LabdanumSpanish LabdanumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)White SandalwoodWhite Sandalwood
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceFaux Semblant brings amber; 5th Avenue NYC Limited Editon brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, sweet, amber and woody run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadFaux Semblant is voted long lasting and strong; 5th Avenue NYC Limited Editon moderate on both. Expect Faux Semblant to lead and 5th Avenue NYC Limited Editon to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Faux Semblant, two of 5th Avenue NYC Limited Editon over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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