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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.

Red SquareFirst · Mad et LenRed SquareEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.20
No. XIV AmbreSecond · Mad et LenNo. XIV AmbreEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.53
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Contrast pairing

Red Square × No. XIV Ambre

Amber, woody and nutty 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 Red Square, blue is No. XIV Ambre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Red SquareNo. XIV Ambre
amberboth
woodyfirst
nuttyfirst
citrussecond
fresh spicyfirst
warm spicyfirst
powderysecond
animalicsecond
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Red Square
WalnutWalnutOlibanumOlibanumMuskMusk
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
amber
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; Red Square brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAmber runs through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Red Square in spring and summer and No. XIV Ambre in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Red Square 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 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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