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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.

Le Bolshoi Black SwanFirst · GuerlainLe Bolshoi Black Swan2014 · ★ 3.82
AmbraSecond · MazzolariAmbraEDP · ★ 3.81
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Le Bolshoi Black Swan × Ambra

Woody, powdery and musky meets citrus, amber and woody. They share five accords and two 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 Le Bolshoi Black Swan, blue is Ambra. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Le Bolshoi Black SwanAmbra
woodyboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
white floralboth
fresh spicyboth
muskyfirst
ambersecond
freshfirst
greenfirst
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Le Bolshoi Black Swan
CitrusesCitrusesTeaTeaWhite MuskWhite Musk
In both
SandalwoodJasmine
Five shared accords:
woodypowderywhite floralcitrusfresh spicy
Only in Ambra
TangerineTangerineChamomileChamomileBergamotBergamotYlang-YlangYlang-YlangGingerGingerAmberAmberFrench labdanumFrench labdanumVanilleVanillePatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAmbra brings citrus; Le Bolshoi Black Swan brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, white floral and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAmbra is voted eternal and enormous; Le Bolshoi Black Swan moderate and enormous. Expect Ambra to lead and Le Bolshoi Black Swan to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Ambra, two of Le Bolshoi Black Swan over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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