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Layering Lab

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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. XIV AmbreFirst · Mad et LenNo. XIV AmbreEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.53
Red SquareSecond · Mad et LenRed SquareEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.20
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Contrast pairing

No. XIV Ambre × Red Square

Amber, citrus and powdery meets amber, woody and nutty. 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. XIV Ambre, blue is Red Square. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. XIV AmbreRed Square
amberboth
woodysecond
nuttysecond
citrusfirst
fresh spicysecond
warm spicysecond
powderyfirst
animalicfirst
rosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in No. XIV Ambre
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitRoseRoseIrisIrisTonka BeanTonka BeanLabdanumLabdanumVanilla FlowerVanilla FlowerAmberAmberGingerGingerGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouli
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
amber
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Red Square
WalnutWalnutOlibanumOlibanumMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNo. XIV Ambre brings citrus; Red Square brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAmber runs through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put No. XIV Ambre in fall and Red Square in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: No. XIV Ambre is moderate on both, Red Square 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 pointRed Square 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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Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
No. XIV Ambre+HumusMad et LenHumusAdds woody, aromatic and earthy.ContrastNo. XIV Ambre+VersusVersaceVersusAdds musky, white floral and aromatic; shares patchouli.ContrastNo. XIV Ambre+Hawas for HerRasasiHawas for HerAdds woody, sweet and fruity; shares grapefruit and iris and 1 more note.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
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