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Vetiver ExtraordinaireFirst · Frederic MalleVetiver ExtraordinaireParfum · 2002 · ★ 4.08
La Collection Pour HommeSecond · Yves Saint LaurentLa Collection Pour Homme2011 · ★ 4.20
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Vetiver Extraordinaire × La Collection Pour Homme

Woody, aromatic and citrus meets citrus, mossy and aromatic. They share six accords and no 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 Vetiver Extraordinaire, blue is La Collection Pour Homme. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vetiver ExtraordinaireLa Collection Pour Homme
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
earthyboth
mossyboth
fresh spicyboth
greensecond
warm spicyfirst
freshsecond
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Vetiver Extraordinaire
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotBergamotPepperPepperCarawayCarawayCardamomCardamomVetiverVetiverPink PepperPink PepperClovesClovesLicoriceLicoriceIncenseIncenseCedarCedarOakmossOakmoss
In bothNo shared notesSix shared accords:
woodyaromaticcitrusearthyfresh spicymossy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in La Collection Pour Homme
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonCitrusesCitrusesPetitgrainPetitgrainMintMintoak mossOak mossPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLa Collection Pour Homme brings citrus and aromatic; Vetiver Extraordinaire brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, citrus and earthy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Vetiver Extraordinaire is moderate on both, La Collection Pour Homme 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 pointVetiver Extraordinaire first, then La Collection Pour Homme 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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