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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.

Lauder for MenFirst · Estée LauderLauder for MenEDP · 1985 · ★ 4.39
Amber Ylang Ylang ParfumSecond · Estée LauderAmber Ylang Ylang ParfumParfum · 2008 · ★ 4.38
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Lauder for MenAmber Ylang Ylang Parfum
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Lauder for Men × Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum

Aromatic, woody and green meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share two accords and three 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 Lauder for Men, blue is Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Lauder for MenAmber Ylang Ylang Parfum
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticfirst
ambersecond
greenfirst
yellow floralsecond
powderysecond
vanillasecond
rosesecond
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Lauder for Men
Juniper BerriesJuniper BerriesGalbanumGalbanumGreen NotesGreen NotesClary SageClary SageAniseAniseLemonLemonCorianderCorianderCardamonCardamonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCarnationCarnationVetiverVetiverLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valley
In both
SandalwoodAmberVanilla
Two shared accords:
woodywarm spicy
Only in Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangGeraniumGeraniumBergamotBergamotCinnamonCinnamonIncenseIncenseBulgarian RoseBulgarian Rose
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLauder for Men brings aromatic and green; Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, amber and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Lauder for Men is long lasting and moderate, Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum long lasting and enormous, so neither should bury the other.
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.
A starting pointAmber Ylang Ylang Parfum first, then Lauder for Men 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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