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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. XII SantalumFirst · Mad et LenNo. XII SantalumEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.29
No. XIV AmbreSecond · Mad et LenNo. XIV AmbreEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.53
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No. XII SantalumNo. XIV Ambre
Contrast pairing

No. XII Santalum × No. XIV Ambre

Woody, powdery and warm spicy meets amber, citrus and powdery. They share one accord 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. XII Santalum, blue is No. XIV Ambre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. XII SantalumNo. XIV Ambre
powderyboth
woodyfirst
ambersecond
citrussecond
warm spicyfirst
balsamicfirst
animalicsecond
rosesecond
aromaticfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in No. XII Santalum
SandalwoodSandalwood
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
powdery
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in No. XIV Ambre
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitRoseRoseIrisIrisTonka BeanTonka BeanLabdanumLabdanumVanilla FlowerVanilla FlowerAmberAmberGingerGingerGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNo. XIV Ambre brings citrus; No. XII Santalum brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadPowdery runs 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 leadNo. XII Santalum is voted long lasting and strong; No. XIV Ambre moderate on both. Expect No. XII Santalum to lead and No. XIV Ambre to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of No. XII Santalum, two of No. XIV Ambre over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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