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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.

VetiverFirst · EtroVetiverEDP · 1989 · ★ 4.10
Bvlgari Man In Black EssenceSecond · BvlgariBvlgari Man In Black Essence2017 · ★ 4.46
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VetiverBvlgari Man In Black Essence
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Vetiver × Bvlgari Man In Black Essence

Aromatic, woody and earthy meets warm spicy, amber and woody. They share one accord 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 Vetiver, blue is Bvlgari Man In Black Essence. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

VetiverBvlgari Man In Black Essence
woodyboth
aromaticfirst
warm spicysecond
ambersecond
rumsecond
earthyfirst
muskysecond
floralsecond
tobaccofirst
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vetiver
Clary SageClary SageArtemisiaArtemisiaBergamotBergamotPetitgrainPetitgrainVetiverVetiverCypressCypressCedarCedarTobaccoTobaccoAmberAmber
In both
Musk
One shared accord:
woody
Only in Bvlgari Man In Black Essence
SpicesSpicesRumRumFlowersFlowersOriental notesOriental notesGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodResinResin
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVetiver brings aromatic; Bvlgari Man In Black Essence brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody runs 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 leadBvlgari Man In Black Essence is voted long lasting and moderate; Vetiver moderate on both. Expect Bvlgari Man In Black Essence to lead and Vetiver to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Bvlgari Man In Black Essence, two of Vetiver over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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