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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.

Eau de Mandarine AmbréeFirst · HermèsEau de Mandarine AmbréeEDP · 2013 · ★ 3.91
Icon Racing BlueSecond · Alfred DunhillIcon Racing Blue2021 · ★ 3.79
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Eau de Mandarine Ambrée × Icon Racing Blue

Citrus, amber and fruity meets citrus, woody and amber. They share two accords and no 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 Eau de Mandarine Ambrée, blue is Icon Racing Blue. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Eau de Mandarine AmbréeIcon Racing Blue
citrusboth
amberboth
woodysecond
aromaticsecond
fruityfirst
warm spicysecond
saltysecond
marinesecond
sweetfirst
tropicalfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Eau de Mandarine Ambrée
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePassionfruitPassionfruitAmberAmber
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
citrusamber
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Icon Racing Blue
LimeLimeBergamotBergamotAmbroxanAmbroxanSea SaltSea SaltCardamomCardamomNeroliNeroliCorianderCorianderDriftwoodDriftwoodAmbergrisAmbergrisSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEau de Mandarine Ambrée brings citrus; Icon Racing Blue brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Eau de Mandarine Ambrée is moderate and intimate, Icon Racing Blue moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointEau de Mandarine Ambrée first, then Icon Racing Blue 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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