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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.

Samba AmberFirst · Perfumer's WorkshopSamba AmberEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.00
Samba Skin ManSecond · Perfumer's WorkshopSamba Skin ManEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.38
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Samba Amber × Samba Skin Man

Amber, citrus and fresh spicy meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share six 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 Samba Amber, blue is Samba Skin Man. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Samba AmberSamba Skin Man
amberboth
citrusboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
animalicboth
aromaticfirst
cinnamonfirst
muskysecond
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Samba Amber
CinnamonCinnamonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBalsam FirBalsam FirNutmegNutmegJuniperJuniperTonka BeanTonka BeanLeatherLeatherVetiverVetiver
In both
BergamotAmber
Six shared accords:
ambercitrusfresh spicywoodywarm spicyanimalic
Only in Samba Skin Man
Spicy NotesSpicy NotesWoody NotesWoody NotesMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSamba Amber brings citrus; Samba Skin Man brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, citrus, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Samba Amber is moderate on both, Samba Skin Man long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSamba Skin Man first, then Samba 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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