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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.

SensuelFirst · LaliqueSensuelEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.12
ImperialSecond · Boadicea the VictoriousImperial2012 · ★ 4.25
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Sensuel × Imperial

Vanilla, powdery and amber meets woody, amber and fresh spicy. They share three 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 Sensuel, blue is Imperial. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

SensuelImperial
amberboth
vanillafirst
woodysecond
muskyboth
warm spicyboth
powderyfirst
fresh spicysecond
leathersecond
oudsecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sensuel
BergamotBergamotHeliotropeHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyTonka BeanTonka BeanVanillaVanillaWhite MuskWhite Musk
In both
AmberPatchouli
Three shared accords:
ambermuskywarm spicy
Only in Imperial
Brazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodLavenderLavenderBirchBirchAngelicaAngelicaGeraniumGeraniumRoseRoseFreesiaFreesiaJasmineJasmineAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodGuaiac WoodLabdanumLabdanumLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceImperial brings amber; Sensuel brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, musky and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Sensuel is long lasting and moderate, Imperial long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSensuel first, then Imperial 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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