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Pirates' Grand ReserveFirst · AtkinsonsPirates' Grand ReserveEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.02
The Library Collection Opus VIIISecond · AmouageThe Library Collection Opus VIIIEDP · 2014 · ★ 3.95
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Pirates' Grand ReserveThe Library Collection Opus VIII
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Pirates' Grand Reserve × The Library Collection Opus VIII

Woody, powdery and vanilla meets white floral, amber and woody. 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 Pirates' Grand Reserve, blue is The Library Collection Opus VIII. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Pirates' Grand ReserveThe Library Collection Opus VIII
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
sweetboth
white floralsecond
powderyfirst
ambersecond
vanillafirst
fresh spicysecond
rumfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Pirates' Grand Reserve
RumRumVanillaVanillaCacaoCacaoHeliotropeHeliotropeVirginia CedarVirginia CedarCardamomCardamomClary SageClary SageBroomBroomGeraniumGeraniumCashmeranCashmeranPatchouliPatchouliMuskMusk
In both
Jasmine
Four shared accords:
woodywarm spicysweetaromatic
Only in The Library Collection Opus VIII
Orange BlossomOrange BlossomYlang-YlangYlang-YlangOlibanumOlibanumGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodSaffronSaffronGingerGingerVetiverVetiverWest Indian BayWest Indian BayBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceThe Library Collection Opus VIII brings amber; Pirates' Grand Reserve brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, sweet and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadThe Library Collection Opus VIII is voted eternal and enormous; Pirates' Grand Reserve long lasting and moderate. Expect The Library Collection Opus VIII to lead and Pirates' Grand Reserve to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of The Library Collection Opus VIII, two of Pirates' Grand Reserve over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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