Scentsation
Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Vetiver ExtraordinaireFirst · Frederic MalleVetiver ExtraordinaireParfum · 2002 · ★ 4.08
Ambre LumiereSecond · MolinardAmbre LumiereEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.23
From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here
Vetiver ExtraordinaireAmbre Lumiere
Contrast pairing

Vetiver Extraordinaire × Ambre Lumiere

Woody, aromatic and citrus meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share four accords and two notes.

Find samples of both
The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Vetiver Extraordinaire, blue is Ambre Lumiere. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vetiver ExtraordinaireAmbre Lumiere
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
ambersecond
powderyboth
citrusfirst
earthyfirst
sweetsecond
fresh spicyfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vetiver Extraordinaire
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotBergamotPepperPepperCarawayCarawayCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperClovesClovesLicoriceLicoriceIncenseIncenseCedarCedarOakmossOakmossSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
VetiverMusk
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticwarm spicypowdery
Only in Ambre Lumiere
EucalyptusEucalyptusCorianderCorianderAlmondAlmondLemonLemonAmberAmberYlang-YlangYlang-YlangRoseRoseTolu BalsamTolu BalsamBenzoinBenzoinPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVetiver Extraordinaire brings aromatic and citrus; Ambre Lumiere brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, warm spicy and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAmbre Lumiere is voted eternal and strong; Vetiver Extraordinaire moderate on both. Expect Ambre Lumiere to lead and Vetiver Extraordinaire to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Ambre Lumiere, two of Vetiver Extraordinaire over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
Has anyone tried it?

Be the first to say

No votes on this pair yet. Once 25 people have voted, their verdict leads this page and our suggestion steps back.

Sign in to vote
0 / 25 VOTES
More partners

Other pairings for Vetiver Extraordinaire

Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
Vetiver Extraordinaire+Portrait of a Lady 15th AnniversaryFrederic MallePortrait of a Lady 15th AnniversaryAdds amber, fruity and rose; shares incense and sandalwood and 2 more notes.ContrastVetiver Extraordinaire+Bigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018Frederic MalleBigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018Adds green, fresh and rose; shares bitter orange and cedar.ContrastVetiver Extraordinaire+Encens Suave ExtraitMatiere PremiereEncens Suave ExtraitAdds amber, vanilla and balsamic; shares two accords.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
Vetiver Extraordinaire × Ambre Lumiere · Layering Lab | Scentsation