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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.

Alien Essence AbsolueFirst · MuglerAlien Essence AbsolueEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.35
Malmaison EncoreSecond · FlorisMalmaison Encore2013 · ★ 4.00
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Alien Essence Absolue × Malmaison Encore

Amber, vanilla and white floral meets amber, vanilla and fresh spicy. They share five accords 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 Alien Essence Absolue, blue is Malmaison Encore. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Alien Essence AbsolueMalmaison Encore
amberboth
vanillaboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
fresh spicysecond
white floralfirst
sweetsecond
balsamicfirst
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Alien Essence Absolue
JasmineJasmineCashmere WoodCashmere WoodOrris RootOrris RootVanilla PodVanilla PodWhite AmberWhite AmberMyrrhMyrrhIncenseIncense
In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:
ambervanillapowderywoodywarm spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Malmaison Encore
BergamotBergamotBlack PepperBlack PepperCardamomCardamomClovesClovesNutmegNutmegRoseRoseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangAmberAmberCedarCedarOlibanumOlibanumHeliotropeHeliotropeTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceAlien Essence Absolue brings amber; Malmaison Encore brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • A shared threadAmber, vanilla, powdery and woody run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlien Essence Absolue is voted eternal and strong; Malmaison Encore moderate on both. Expect Alien Essence Absolue to lead and Malmaison Encore to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alien Essence Absolue, two of Malmaison Encore over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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