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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.

Velvet Amber BlackberryFirst · Victoria's SecretVelvet Amber Blackberry2009 · ★ 4.16
L'Instant deSecond · GuerlainL'Instant deEDT · 2003 · ★ 4.07
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Velvet Amber Blackberry × L'Instant de

Fruity, rose and amber meets floral, vanilla and sweet. They share two accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Velvet Amber Blackberry, blue is L'Instant de. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Velvet Amber BlackberryL'Instant de
amberboth
sweetboth
fruityfirst
floralsecond
vanillasecond
rosefirst
powderysecond
honeysecond
citrussecond
irissecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Velvet Amber Blackberry
BlackberryBlackberryRoseRose
In both
Amber
Two shared accords:
ambersweet
Only in L'Instant de
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeRed AppleRed AppleBergamotBergamotMagnoliaMagnoliaIrisIrisYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineWhite HoneyWhite HoneyVanilleVanilleBenzoinBenzoinMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceVelvet Amber Blackberry brings amber; L'Instant de brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber and sweet run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadL'Instant de is voted long lasting and strong; Velvet Amber Blackberry moderate on both. Expect L'Instant de to lead and Velvet Amber Blackberry to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of L'Instant de, two of Velvet Amber Blackberry over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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