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Layering Lab

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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.

AmbraFirst · JeroboamAmbra2017 · ★ 4.13
Sel SantalSecond · CleanSel SantalEDP · 2016 · ★ 3.61
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Ambra × Sel Santal

Balsamic, amber and woody meets woody, powdery and citrus. They share four 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 Ambra, blue is Sel Santal. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

AmbraSel Santal
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicfirst
amberfirst
powderysecond
vanillafirst
citrussecond
patchoulifirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ambra
IncenseIncenseGeraniumGeraniumPeru BalsamPeru BalsamPatchouliPatchouliVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka BeanVetiverVetiver
In both
BergamotMusk
Four shared accords:
woodywarm spicyaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Sel Santal
Tonic WaterTonic WaterMandarin LeafMandarin LeafNutmegNutmegSaltSaltFigFigVioletVioletWhipped CreamWhipped CreamIrisIrisHazelnutHazelnutSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberStyraxStyrax
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSel Santal brings citrus; Ambra brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy 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 long lasting and moderate; Sel Santal moderate on both. Expect Ambra to lead and Sel Santal to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Ambra, two of Sel Santal over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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