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501 praline, licorice, patchouliFirst · Bon Parfumeur501 praline, licorice, patchouli2017 · ★ 3.79
Vétyver MessagerSecond · MDCI ParfumsVétyver MessagerParfum · 2026 · ★ 4.33
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501 praline, licorice, patchouliVétyver Messager
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501 praline, licorice, patchouli × Vétyver Messager

Sweet, nutty and woody meets aromatic, amber and citrus. They share four 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 501 praline, licorice, patchouli, blue is Vétyver Messager. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

501 praline, licorice, patchouliVétyver Messager
sweetboth
amberboth
woodyboth
soft spicyboth
aromaticsecond
citrussecond
vanillasecond
nuttyfirst
warm spicysecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 501 praline, licorice, patchouli
HazelnutHazelnutYuzuYuzuPralinePralineLicoriceLicoriceIrisIrisCaramelCaramelPatchouliPatchouliAmberAmberMuskMuskCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
In both
Bergamot
Four shared accords:
sweetwoodyambersoft spicy
Only in Vétyver Messager
BerriesBerriesGrapefruitGrapefruitCorianderCorianderLavenderLavenderCardamomCardamomAppleAppleCarrotCarrotGeraniumGeraniumHedioneHedioneBenzoinBenzoinVetiverVetiverTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVétyver Messager brings aromatic and citrus; 501 praline, licorice, patchouli brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadSweet, woody, amber and soft spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadVétyver Messager is voted moderate on both; 501 praline, licorice, patchouli moderate on both. Expect Vétyver Messager to lead and 501 praline, licorice, patchouli to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Vétyver Messager, two of 501 praline, licorice, patchouli over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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