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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.

No. 5 VetyverFirst · Mad et LenNo. 5 VetyverEDP · ★ 4.17
No. XIV AmbreSecond · Mad et LenNo. XIV AmbreEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.53
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No. 5 VetyverNo. XIV Ambre
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No. 5 Vetyver × No. XIV Ambre

Woody, aromatic and earthy 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 No. 5 Vetyver, blue is No. XIV Ambre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. 5 VetyverNo. XIV Ambre
woodyfirst
aromaticfirst
ambersecond
earthyfirst
citrussecond
greenfirst
powderysecond
animalicsecond
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in No. 5 Vetyver
VetiverVetiver
In bothNo shared notes
Only in No. XIV Ambre
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitRoseRoseIrisIrisTonka BeanTonka BeanLabdanumLabdanumVanilla FlowerVanilla FlowerAmberAmberGingerGingerGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNo. 5 Vetyver brings aromatic; No. XIV Ambre brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: No. 5 Vetyver is moderate on both, 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 No. 5 Vetyver 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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