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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.

PatchouliFirst · AjmalPatchouli2019 · ★ 4.27
801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruitSecond · Bon Parfumeur801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit2017 · ★ 3.75
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Patchouli801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit
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Patchouli × 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit

Woody, warm spicy and patchouli meets aromatic, citrus and woody. They share three 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 Patchouli, blue is 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Patchouli801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrussecond
marinesecond
warm spicyfirst
patchoulifirst
greensecond
earthyfirst
oudfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Patchouli
Palisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodCardamomCardamomBergamotBergamotPatchouliPatchouliTonka BeanTonka BeanBasilBasilRoseRoseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)MuskMuskVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanilla
In both
NutmegCedar
Three shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromatic
Only in 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit
IvyIvyGrapefruitGrapefruitCitronCitronItalian MandarinItalian MandarinSea NotesSea NotesRosemaryRosemaryPink PepperPink PepperCypressCypressWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deep801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit brings aromatic and citrus; Patchouli brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list nutmeg and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Patchouli in fall and winter and 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit in summer. 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 leadPatchouli is voted long lasting and strong; 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit moderate on both. Expect Patchouli to lead and 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Patchouli, two of 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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