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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.

Vanilla in BourbonFirst · Scents of WoodVanilla in Bourbon2022 · ★ 4.24
GuidanceSecond · AmouageGuidanceEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.78
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Vanilla in Bourbon × Guidance

Amber, warm spicy and vanilla meets woody, amber and warm spicy. They share seven accords and three 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 Vanilla in Bourbon, blue is Guidance. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vanilla in BourbonGuidance
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
vanillaboth
sweetboth
balsamicboth
powderyboth
fruitysecond
cinnamonfirst
nuttysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vanilla in Bourbon
CinnamonCinnamonCardamomCardamomLemon ZestLemon ZestMyrrhMyrrhGurjan balsamGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
In both
LabdanumVanillaOlibanum
Seven shared accords:
amberwarm spicyvanillawoodybalsamicsweetpowdery
Only in Guidance
PearPearHazelnutHazelnutOsmanthusOsmanthusRoseRoseSaffronSaffronJasmine SambacJasmine SambacSandalwoodSandalwoodAkigalawoodAkigalawoodAmbergrisAmbergris
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceGuidance brings amber; Vanilla in Bourbon brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list labdanum, vanilla and olibanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, warm spicy, vanilla and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadGuidance is voted eternal and strong; Vanilla in Bourbon moderate on both. Expect Guidance to lead and Vanilla in Bourbon to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Guidance, two of Vanilla in Bourbon over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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