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La Collection M7 Oud AbsoluFirst · Yves Saint LaurentLa Collection M7 Oud AbsoluEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.31
Pirates' Grand ReserveSecond · AtkinsonsPirates' Grand ReserveEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.02
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La Collection M7 Oud AbsoluPirates' Grand Reserve
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La Collection M7 Oud Absolu × Pirates' Grand Reserve

Amber, oud and patchouli meets woody, powdery and vanilla. They share four 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 La Collection M7 Oud Absolu, blue is Pirates' Grand Reserve. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

La Collection M7 Oud AbsoluPirates' Grand Reserve
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
patchouliboth
sweetboth
amberfirst
powderysecond
vanillasecond
oudfirst
rumsecond
cacaosecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)MyrhhMyrhhFrench labdanumFrench labdanum
In both
Patchouli
Four shared accords:
patchouliwarm spicywoodysweet
Only in Pirates' Grand Reserve
RumRumVanillaVanillaCacaoCacaoHeliotropeHeliotropeJasmineJasmineVirginia CedarVirginia CedarCardamomCardamomClary SageClary SageBroomBroomGeraniumGeraniumCashmeranCashmeranMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceLa Collection M7 Oud Absolu brings amber; Pirates' Grand Reserve brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPatchouli, warm spicy, woody and sweet run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: La Collection M7 Oud Absolu is long lasting and moderate, Pirates' Grand Reserve 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 pointLa Collection M7 Oud Absolu first, then Pirates' Grand Reserve 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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