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Vetiver ExtraordinaireFirst · Frederic MalleVetiver ExtraordinaireParfum · 2002 · ★ 4.08
Bigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018Second · Frederic MalleBigarade Concentree Limited Edition 20182018 · ★ 4.62
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Vetiver Extraordinaire × Bigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018

Woody, aromatic and citrus meets citrus, green and fresh. They share three accords and two 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 Vetiver Extraordinaire, blue is Bigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vetiver ExtraordinaireBigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
greensecond
freshsecond
aromaticfirst
earthyfirst
rosesecond
warm spicyfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vetiver Extraordinaire
BergamotBergamotPepperPepperCarawayCarawayCardamomCardamomVetiverVetiverPink PepperPink PepperClovesClovesLicoriceLicoriceIncenseIncenseOakmossOakmossSandalwoodSandalwoodMyrhhMyrhh
In both
Bitter OrangeCedar
Three shared accords:
woodycitrusfresh spicy
Only in Bigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018
RoseRoseGrassGrassHayHay
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018 brings citrus and green; Vetiver Extraordinaire brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bitter orange and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Vetiver Extraordinaire is moderate on both, Bigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018 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 pointVetiver Extraordinaire first, then Bigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018 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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