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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.

Blue in MuskFirst · Mad et LenBlue in MuskEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.11
No. XIV AmbreSecond · Mad et LenNo. XIV AmbreEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.53
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Blue in MuskNo. XIV Ambre
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Blue in Musk × No. XIV Ambre

Musky, floral and aromatic meets amber, citrus and powdery. They share no 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 Blue in Musk, blue is No. XIV Ambre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Blue in MuskNo. XIV Ambre
muskyfirst
ambersecond
floralfirst
citrussecond
aromaticfirst
powderysecond
animalicsecond
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Blue in Musk
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Oak TreeOak TreeCedarCedar
In bothNo shared notes
Only in No. XIV Ambre
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitRoseRoseIrisIrisTonka BeanTonka BeanLabdanumLabdanumVanilla FlowerVanilla FlowerAmberAmberGingerGingerGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlue in Musk brings aromatic; No. XIV Ambre brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Blue in Musk in spring and No. XIV Ambre in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Blue in Musk 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 pointNo. XIV Ambre first, then Blue in Musk 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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