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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.

Vetiver OrientalFirst · Serge LutensVetiver OrientalEDP · 2004 · ★ 4.11
Santal AustralSecond · Matiere PremiereSantal AustralEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.89
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Vetiver OrientalSantal Austral
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Vetiver Oriental × Santal Austral

Woody, earthy and amber meets woody, powdery and amber. They share six accords and two 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 Oriental, blue is Santal Austral. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vetiver OrientalSantal Austral
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
irisboth
aromaticboth
earthyfirst
vanillasecond
balsamicsecond
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vetiver Oriental
VetiverVetiverDark ChocolateDark ChocolateAmberAmberOakmossOakmossGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodLabdanumLabdanumMuskMusk
In both
IrisSandalwood
Six shared accords:
woodyamberpowderyaromaticiriswarm spicy
Only in Santal Austral
Tonka BeanTonka BeanBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list iris and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, powdery and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Vetiver Oriental is moderate on both, Santal Austral 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 pointSantal Austral first, then Vetiver Oriental 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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