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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.

Midnight ShimmerFirst · Michael KorsMidnight ShimmerEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.24
40 Million Year Old AmberSecond · DS&Durga40 Million Year Old Amber2023 · ★ 2.80
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Midnight Shimmer × 40 Million Year Old Amber

Woody, vanilla and amber meets amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy. They share four accords and three 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 Midnight Shimmer, blue is 40 Million Year Old Amber. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Midnight Shimmer40 Million Year Old Amber
amberboth
woodyboth
balsamicboth
muskyboth
vanillafirst
warm spicysecond
powderyfirst
fresh spicysecond
sweetfirst
smokysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Midnight Shimmer
QuinceQuinceFreesiaFreesiaVanillaVanillaWhite WoodsWhite WoodsPeru BalsamPeru BalsamMossMoss
In both
JasmineAmberwoodMusk
Four shared accords:
woodyamberbalsamicmusky
Only in 40 Million Year Old Amber
IncenseIncenseMyrrhMyrrhPepperPepperMintMintOlibanumOlibanumAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spice40 Million Year Old Amber brings amber; Midnight Shimmer brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, amberwood and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, balsamic and musky run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Midnight Shimmer is moderate on both, 40 Million Year Old Amber very weak and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointMidnight Shimmer first, then 40 Million Year Old Amber 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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