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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.

Hugo ReversedFirst · Hugo BossHugo ReversedEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.05
Bête HumaineSecond · Les Liquides ImaginairesBête HumaineEDP · 2021 · ★ 3.88
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Hugo Reversed × Bête Humaine

Citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy meets woody, aromatic and balsamic. They share three 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 Hugo Reversed, blue is Bête Humaine. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Hugo ReversedBête Humaine
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusfirst
earthyboth
fresh spicyfirst
balsamicsecond
ozonicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Hugo Reversed
GrapefruitGrapefruitCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotRosemaryRosemary
In both
Haitian Vetiver
Three shared accords:
aromaticwoodyearthy
Only in Bête Humaine
ChestnutChestnutMastic or LentisqueMastic or LentisqueViolet LeafViolet LeafCuminCuminWoody NotesWoody NotesSandalwoodSandalwoodLabdanumLabdanumVirginia CedarVirginia CedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPapyrusPapyrusGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPine TreePine Tree
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHugo Reversed brings citrus and aromatic; Bête Humaine brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list haitian vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody and earthy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Hugo Reversed is moderate on both, Bête Humaine 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 pointBête Humaine first, then Hugo Reversed 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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