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First · GuerlainAqua Allegoria Lavande VeloursEDT · 1999 · ★ 4.01

Second · GuerlainVetiverEDP · 2000 · ★ 4.17

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Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours × Vetiver

Lavender, powdery and violet meets aromatic, citrus and woody. They share five 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 Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours, blue is Vetiver. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aqua Allegoria Lavande VeloursVetiver

aromaticboth

woodyboth

fresh spicyboth

earthyboth

lavenderfirst

floralboth

powderyfirst

citrussecond

violetfirst

irisfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours

Lavender

Iris

Violet

Vanilla

In both

Sandalwood

Five shared accords:

woodyaromaticfresh spicyfloralearthy

Only in Vetiver

Bergamot

Tobacco

Lemon

Nutmeg

Neroli

Coriander

Mandarin Orange Vetiver

Vetiver

Pepper

Carnation

Sage

Orris Root

Why it might work

Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadWoody, aromatic, fresh spicy and floral run through both.
Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours is long lasting and strong, Vetiver long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

A starting pointAqua Allegoria Lavande Velours first, then 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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Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours · Guerlain

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