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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.

BlackmuskFirst · Mad et LenBlackmuskEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.01
No. XIV AmbreSecond · Mad et LenNo. XIV AmbreEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.53
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Blackmusk × No. XIV Ambre

Musky, amber and woody meets amber, citrus and powdery. They share three 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 Blackmusk, blue is No. XIV Ambre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BlackmuskNo. XIV Ambre
amberboth
powderyboth
muskyfirst
animalicboth
woodyfirst
floralfirst
citrussecond
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Blackmusk
MuskMuskFlowersFlowersWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
In both
Amber
Three shared accords:
amberpowderyanimalic
Only in No. XIV Ambre
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitRoseRoseIrisIrisTonka BeanTonka BeanLabdanumLabdanumVanilla FlowerVanilla FlowerGingerGingerGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNo. XIV Ambre brings citrus; Blackmusk brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, powdery and animalic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Blackmusk is long lasting and moderate, No. XIV Ambre 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 pointBlackmusk first, then No. XIV Ambre 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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