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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.

Pure Poison ElixirFirst · DiorPure Poison ElixirEDP · 2006 · ★ 4.35
Vetiver ExtraordinaireSecond · Frederic MalleVetiver ExtraordinaireParfum · 2002 · ★ 4.08
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Pure Poison Elixir × Vetiver Extraordinaire

White floral, citrus and cacao meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share two 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 Pure Poison Elixir, blue is Vetiver Extraordinaire. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Pure Poison ElixirVetiver Extraordinaire
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
white floralfirst
woodysecond
aromaticsecond
earthysecond
cacaofirst
vanillafirst
sweetfirst
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Pure Poison Elixir
JasmineJasmineMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePetitgrainPetitgrainAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerGardeniaGardeniaCacaoCacaoVanilleVanilleAmberAmber
In both
Bergamot
Two shared accords:
citruswarm spicy
Only in Vetiver Extraordinaire
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangePepperPepperCarawayCarawayCardamomCardamomVetiverVetiverPink PepperPink PepperClovesClovesLicoriceLicoriceIncenseIncenseCedarCedarOakmossOakmossSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPure Poison Elixir brings citrus; Vetiver Extraordinaire brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and warm spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Pure Poison Elixir in winter and Vetiver Extraordinaire in spring and 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 leadPure Poison Elixir is voted long lasting and moderate; Vetiver Extraordinaire moderate on both. Expect Pure Poison Elixir to lead and Vetiver Extraordinaire to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Pure Poison Elixir, two of Vetiver Extraordinaire over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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