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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.

Poudre de RizFirst · Pierre Guillaume ParisPoudre de RizEDP · 2012 · ★ 3.98
Kensington AmberSecond · Penhaligon'sKensington AmberEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.29
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Poudre de RizKensington Amber
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Poudre de Riz × Kensington Amber

Sweet, vanilla and amber meets amber, warm spicy and vanilla. They share six accords and four 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 Poudre de Riz, blue is Kensington Amber. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Poudre de RizKensington Amber
vanillaboth
amberboth
sweetboth
warm spicyboth
powderyboth
woodyboth
cinnamonsecond
rosefirst
white floralfirst
coconutfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Poudre de Riz
Damask RoseDamask RoseTiare FlowerTiare FlowerRiceRiceCoconut MilkCoconut MilkCaramelCaramelIrisIrisMaple syrupMaple syrupTolu BalsamTolu BalsamSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoinCedar
Six shared accords:
sweetvanillaamberpowderywoodywarm spicy
Only in Kensington Amber
BergamotBergamotCinnamonCinnamonLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spicePoudre de Riz brings amber; Kensington Amber brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadSweet, vanilla, amber and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Poudre de Riz is moderate on both, Kensington Amber 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 pointKensington Amber first, then Poudre de Riz 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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