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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.

MonsieurFirst · Pierre Guillaume ParisMonsieurEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.19
Amber Ylang Ylang ParfumSecond · Estée LauderAmber Ylang Ylang ParfumParfum · 2008 · ★ 4.38
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MonsieurAmber Ylang Ylang Parfum
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Monsieur × Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum

Woody, earthy and aromatic meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share two 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 Monsieur, blue is Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

MonsieurAmber Ylang Ylang Parfum
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
ambersecond
yellow floralsecond
powderysecond
vanillasecond
rosesecond
cinnamonsecond
sweetsecond
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Monsieur
CedarCedarVetiverVetiverOakmossOakmossOakOakPoplar (Populus) budsPoplar (Populus) budsPapyrusPapyrusPatchouliPatchouli
In both
IncenseSandalwood
Two shared accords:
woodywarm spicy
Only in Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangGeraniumGeraniumBergamotBergamotCinnamonCinnamonBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseAmberAmberVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMonsieur brings aromatic; Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list incense and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Monsieur is long lasting and moderate, Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum long lasting and enormous, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAmber Ylang Ylang Parfum first, then Monsieur 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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