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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.

Velvet VanillaFirst · ALREHAB PERFUMESVelvet Vanilla2024 · ★ 4.00
Pierre de Velay No. 23Second · Roja DovePierre de Velay No. 23EDP · 2019 · ★ 4.10
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Velvet VanillaPierre de Velay No. 23
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Velvet Vanilla × Pierre de Velay No. 23

Leather, warm spicy and amber meets amber, woody and animalic. They share five accords and seven 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 Velvet Vanilla, blue is Pierre de Velay No. 23. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Velvet VanillaPierre de Velay No. 23
amberboth
muskyboth
white floralboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
leatherfirst
woodysecond
warm spicyfirst
animalicsecond
metallicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Velvet Vanilla
SaffronSaffronOrangeOrangeOlibanumOlibanumMandarinMandarinPeachPeachCinnamonCinnamonCaramelCaramelYlang YlangYlang YlangFreesiaFreesiaAmberAmberSuedeSuedeCedarwoodCedarwood
In both
BergamotOrange BlossomJasmineSandalwoodVetiverMuskVanilla
Five shared accords:
amberwhite floralmuskypowderysweet
Only in Pierre de Velay No. 23
AldehydesAldehydesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeYlang-YlangYlang-YlangVioletVioletRose de MaiRose de MaiAmbergrisAmbergrisCivetCivetLabdanumLabdanumLeatherLeatherCedarCedarOakmossOakmossTobaccoTobacco
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, orange blossom, jasmine and sandalwood and 3 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, white floral, musky and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Velvet Vanilla is moderate and intimate, Pierre de Velay No. 23 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 pointPierre de Velay No. 23 first, then Velvet Vanilla 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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