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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.

Rive d AmbreFirst · Tom FordRive d AmbreEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.19
Vetiver Pour HommeSecond · Roja DoveVetiver Pour HommeEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.40
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Rive d Ambre × Vetiver Pour Homme

Citrus, amber and aromatic meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share three 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 Rive d Ambre, blue is Vetiver Pour Homme. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Rive d AmbreVetiver Pour Homme
citrusboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
woodysecond
earthysecond
amberfirst
mossysecond
greensecond
freshfirst
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Rive d Ambre
CitrusesCitrusesBitter OrangeBitter OrangeAmberAmberCognacCognacMintMintTarragonTarragonTolu BalsamTolu BalsamCardamomCardamom
In both
BergamotLemon
Three shared accords:
citrusaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Vetiver Pour Homme
LabdanumLabdanumRose de MaiRose de MaiJasmineJasmineVetiverVetiverOakmossOakmossCedarCedarCedar NeedlesCedar NeedlesPink PepperPink PepperGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodAmyrisAmyrisPepperPepperNutmegNutmeg
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRive d Ambre brings citrus and aromatic; Vetiver Pour Homme brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and lemon, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Rive d Ambre is moderate on both, Vetiver Pour Homme 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 pointVetiver Pour Homme first, then Rive d Ambre 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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