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Insolence Shimmering EditionFirst · GuerlainInsolence Shimmering Edition2008 · ★ 4.19
Amber StarSecond · XerjoffAmber StarEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.25
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Insolence Shimmering Edition × Amber Star

Powdery, fruity and violet meets amber, woody and balsamic. They share four 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 Insolence Shimmering Edition, blue is Amber Star. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Insolence Shimmering EditionAmber Star
amberboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
fruityfirst
violetfirst
irisfirst
citrusfirst
balsamicsecond
rosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Insolence Shimmering Edition
RaspberryRaspberryRed BerriesRed BerriesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonVioletVioletOrange BlossomOrange BlossomRoseRoseIrisIrisTonka BeanTonka BeanResinsResinsMuskMusk
In both
Sandalwood
Four shared accords:
powderysweetwoodyamber
Only in Amber Star
AmbergrisAmbergrisYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCedarCedarGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodMyrrhMyrrhGurjan balsamGurjan balsamBenzoinBenzoinVanillaVanillaOpoponaxOpoponax
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, sweet, woody and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Insolence Shimmering Edition is eternal and strong, Amber Star eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAmber Star first, then Insolence Shimmering Edition 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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