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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.

Agarwood Collection ProvocativeFirst · Boadicea the VictoriousAgarwood Collection Provocative2008 · ★ 4.40
Bois du PortugalSecond · CreedBois du PortugalEDP · 1987 · ★ 4.18
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Agarwood Collection Provocative × Bois du Portugal

Aromatic, fresh spicy and woody meets woody, aromatic and lavender. They share three 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 Agarwood Collection Provocative, blue is Bois du Portugal. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Agarwood Collection ProvocativeBois du Portugal
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
lavendersecond
citrussecond
powderysecond
herbalfirst
ambersecond
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Agarwood Collection Provocative
FirFirRosemaryRosemaryArtemisiaArtemisiaMintMintJuniperJuniperSageSageVirginia CedarVirginia CedarPepperPepperAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)MuskMuskAmberAmber
In both
Lavender
Three shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoody
Only in Bois du Portugal
BergamotBergamotSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarVetiverVetiverAmbergrisAmbergris
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAgarwood Collection Provocative brings aromatic; Bois du Portugal brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAgarwood Collection Provocative is voted long lasting and strong; Bois du Portugal long lasting and moderate. Expect Agarwood Collection Provocative to lead and Bois du Portugal to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Agarwood Collection Provocative, two of Bois du Portugal over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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