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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.

Essence No. 6 VetiverFirst · Elie SaabEssence No. 6 Vetiver2015 · ★ 4.36
Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Second · Ormonde JayneMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)2021 · ★ 4.19
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Essence No. 6 VetiverMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
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Essence No. 6 Vetiver × Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)

Woody, aromatic and citrus meets woody, floral and citrus. 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 Essence No. 6 Vetiver, blue is Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Essence No. 6 VetiverMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
floralsecond
powderysecond
tobaccosecond
ambersecond
muskysecond
sweetsecond
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Essence No. 6 Vetiver
Haitian VetiverHaitian VetiverJava vetiver oilJava vetiver oilPapyrusPapyrusClovesClovesCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotGrapefruitGrapefruit
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
woodyaromaticcitrus
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
BergamotBergamotOrange OilOrange OilJuniperJuniperClary SageClary SageCardamomCardamomJasmineJasmineFreesiaFreesiaRoseRoseVioletVioletTeaTeaYlang-YlangYlang-YlangWater LilyWater Lily
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEssence No. 6 Vetiver brings aromatic and citrus; Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Essence No. 6 Vetiver is moderate on both, Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) 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 pointMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) first, then Essence No. 6 Vetiver 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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