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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 Tender OudFirst · Dolce&GabbanaVelvet Tender OudEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.14
Paris Premieres Roses 2012Second · Yves Saint LaurentParis Premieres Roses 2012EDT · 2012 · ★ 4.07
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Velvet Tender OudParis Premieres Roses 2012
Contrast pairing

Velvet Tender Oud × Paris Premieres Roses 2012

Oud, almond and rose meets rose, floral and white floral. They share three accords and no 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 Tender Oud, blue is Paris Premieres Roses 2012. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Velvet Tender OudParis Premieres Roses 2012
roseboth
floralboth
woodyboth
oudfirst
almondfirst
nuttyfirst
white floralsecond
freshsecond
powderysecond
fruityfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Velvet Tender Oud
Sweet AlmondSweet AlmondDamask RoseDamask RoseRose de MaiRose de MaiAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesWoody Notes
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
rosewoodyfloral
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Paris Premieres Roses 2012
Hamanasu or Japanese RoseHamanasu or Japanese RoseVioletVioletOrange BlossomOrange BlossomRoseRoseLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyPeonyWhite MuskWhite MuskSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • A shared threadRose, woody and floral run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Velvet Tender Oud in fall and winter and Paris Premieres Roses 2012 in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Velvet Tender Oud is long lasting and strong, Paris Premieres Roses 2012 moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointVelvet Tender Oud first, then Paris Premieres Roses 2012 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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