Layering Lab

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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.

PhileasFirst · Nina RicciPhileas1984 · ★ 4.43
Davidoff Amber BlendSecond · DavidoffDavidoff Amber Blend2016 · ★ 4.51
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Phileas × Davidoff Amber Blend

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share four 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 Phileas, blue is Davidoff Amber Blend. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

PhileasDavidoff Amber Blend
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticfirst
balsamicsecond
cinnamonsecond
earthyfirst
rumsecond
greenfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Phileas
Juniper BerriesJuniper BerriesAldehydesAldehydesGreen NotesGreen NotesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonPine Tree NeedlesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationCarnationCarawayCarawayVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarJasmineJasmine
In both
CinnamonAmber
Four shared accords:
woodyfresh spicywarm spicyamber
Only in Davidoff Amber Blend
NutmegNutmegRumRumPeru BalsamPeru BalsamSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPhileas brings aromatic; Davidoff Amber Blend brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cinnamon and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Phileas is long lasting and moderate, Davidoff Amber Blend 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 pointDavidoff Amber Blend first, then Phileas 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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