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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.

VanguardFirst · MAISON ASRARVanguardEDP · 2025 · ★ 4.64
Faris Al ArabSecond · MAISON ASRARFaris Al ArabEDP · 2025 · ★ 4.41
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Vanguard × Faris Al Arab

Fruity, citrus and woody meets amber, woody and vanilla. They share three accords 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 Vanguard, blue is Faris Al Arab. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

VanguardFaris Al Arab
woodyboth
sweetboth
muskyboth
fruityfirst
ambersecond
citrusfirst
vanillasecond
warm spicysecond
freshfirst
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vanguard
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantPineapplePineappleAppleApplePink PepperPink PepperGrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamotCardamomCardamomGingerGingerLily of the ValleyLily of the ValleyCarnationCarnationLeatherLeatherCashmere MuskCashmere Musk
In both
MuskCedarwood
Three shared accords:
woodysweetmusky
Only in Faris Al Arab
Oriental notesOriental notesCherry LiqueurCherry LiqueurCashmere WoodCashmere WoodVanillaVanillaAmberAmberSugar CaneSugar CaneSandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTonka BeanLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVanguard brings citrus; Faris Al Arab brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk and cedarwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, sweet and musky run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Vanguard is long lasting and moderate, Faris Al Arab long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointFaris Al Arab first, then Vanguard 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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