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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.

Aoud VanilleFirst · ManceraAoud VanilleEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.15
Faux SemblantSecond · GivenchyFaux SemblantEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.20
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Aoud Vanille × Faux Semblant

Vanilla, warm spicy and oud meets amber, woody and honey. They share five accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Aoud Vanille, blue is Faux Semblant. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aoud VanilleFaux Semblant
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
oudboth
powderyboth
vanillafirst
ambersecond
sweetboth
fresh spicyfirst
honeysecond
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aoud Vanille
SaffronSaffronBlack PepperBlack PepperCardamomCardamomFloral NotesFloral NotesMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Agarwood (Oud)
Five shared accords:
warm spicyoudwoodypowderysweet
Only in Faux Semblant
OlibanumOlibanumAngelicaAngelicaHoneyHoneyOrange BlossomOrange BlossomPatchouliPatchouliSpanish LabdanumSpanish LabdanumAmberAmberWhite SandalwoodWhite Sandalwood
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceFaux Semblant brings amber; Aoud Vanille brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list agarwood (oud), so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, oud, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • Two loud onesBoth are voted strong projectors (Aoud Vanille: long lasting and strong; Faux Semblant: long lasting and strong). Go light on both.
A starting pointAoud Vanille first, then Faux Semblant 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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