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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.

Petits PapiersFirst · Mad et LenPetits PapiersEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.46
No. XIV AmbreSecond · Mad et LenNo. XIV AmbreEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.53
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Petits Papiers × No. XIV Ambre

Woody, amber and balsamic meets amber, citrus and powdery. They share one accord and two 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 Petits Papiers, blue is No. XIV Ambre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Petits PapiersNo. XIV Ambre
amberboth
woodyfirst
balsamicfirst
warm spicyfirst
citrussecond
patchoulifirst
powderysecond
animalicsecond
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Petits Papiers
BenzoinBenzoinCopaiba balmCopaiba balmResinsResinsPaperPaper
In both
PatchouliGuaiac Wood
One shared accord:
amber
Only in No. XIV Ambre
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitRoseRoseIrisIrisTonka BeanTonka BeanLabdanumLabdanumVanilla FlowerVanilla FlowerAmberAmberGingerGinger
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNo. XIV Ambre brings citrus; Petits Papiers brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and guaiac wood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber runs through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Petits Papiers 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 pointPetits Papiers 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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