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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.

Ombre NoireFirst · LaliqueOmbre NoireEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.34
Vetiver ExtraordinaireSecond · Frederic MalleVetiver ExtraordinaireParfum · 2002 · ★ 4.08
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Ombre NoireVetiver Extraordinaire
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Ombre Noire × Vetiver Extraordinaire

Woody, warm spicy and amber meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share four 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 Ombre Noire, blue is Vetiver Extraordinaire. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Ombre NoireVetiver Extraordinaire
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
amberfirst
sweetfirst
citrussecond
greenfirst
earthysecond
tobaccofirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ombre Noire
Fig LeafFig LeafMintMintTobacco LeafTobacco LeafCinnamonCinnamonPapyrusPapyrusCognacCognacOlibanumOlibanumTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
BergamotMyrhhCedar
Four shared accords:
woodywarm spicyaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Vetiver Extraordinaire
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangePepperPepperCarawayCarawayCardamomCardamomVetiverVetiverPink PepperPink PepperClovesClovesLicoriceLicoriceIncenseIncenseOakmossOakmossSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVetiver Extraordinaire brings aromatic and citrus; Ombre Noire brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, myrhh and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Ombre Noire is moderate on both, Vetiver Extraordinaire moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOmbre Noire first, then Vetiver Extraordinaire 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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