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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.

Ultraviolet Aurore Borealis EditionFirst · RabanneUltraviolet Aurore Borealis Edition2004 · ★ 3.43
Fakhar Al OudSecond · Ard Al ZaafaranFakhar Al Oud2021 · ★ 3.92
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Ultraviolet Aurore Borealis Edition × Fakhar Al Oud

Amber, floral and vanilla meets woody, warm spicy and vanilla. They share five 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 Ultraviolet Aurore Borealis Edition, blue is Fakhar Al Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Ultraviolet Aurore Borealis EditionFakhar Al Oud
amberboth
vanillaboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
woodysecond
floralfirst
fruityfirst
soft spicyfirst
oudsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ultraviolet Aurore Borealis Edition
PepperPepperOsmanthusOsmanthus
In both
AmberVanilla
Five shared accords:
ambervanillafresh spicypowderywarm spicy
Only in Fakhar Al Oud
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SaffronSaffronCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaNutmegNutmegGurjan balsamGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliJasmineJasmineTonka BeanTonka BeanMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceUltraviolet Aurore Borealis Edition brings amber; Fakhar Al Oud brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, vanilla, fresh spicy and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Ultraviolet Aurore Borealis Edition is long lasting and strong, Fakhar Al Oud 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 pointFakhar Al Oud first, then Ultraviolet Aurore Borealis Edition 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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