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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.

ParisFirst · Yves Saint LaurentParisEDP · 1983 · ★ 3.88
No. XIV AmbreSecond · Mad et LenNo. XIV AmbreEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.53
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ParisNo. XIV Ambre
Harmony pairing

Paris × No. XIV Ambre

Powdery, floral and rose meets amber, citrus and powdery. They share two 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 Paris, blue is No. XIV Ambre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ParisNo. XIV Ambre
powderyboth
roseboth
ambersecond
floralfirst
violetfirst
yellow floralfirst
greenfirst
citrussecond
white floralfirst
woodyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Paris
MimosaMimosaHiacynthHiacynthGeraniumGeraniumGreen NotesGreen NotesOrange BlossomOrange BlossomNasturtiumNasturtiumHawthornHawthornBergamotBergamotCassiaCassiaVioletVioletLilyLilyYlang-YlangYlang-Ylang
In both
RoseIrisAmber
Two shared accords:
powderyrose
Only in No. XIV Ambre
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitTonka BeanTonka BeanLabdanumLabdanumVanilla FlowerVanilla FlowerGingerGingerGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, iris and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery and rose run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Paris in spring and No. XIV Ambre in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadParis is voted long lasting and strong; No. XIV Ambre moderate on both. Expect Paris to lead and No. XIV Ambre to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Paris, two of No. XIV Ambre over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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