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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.

Vetyver (1964)First · LanvinVetyver (1964)1964 · ★ 4.54
Eau de Basilic PourpreSecond · HermèsEau de Basilic PourpreEDC · 2022 · ★ 3.88
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Vetyver (1964)Eau de Basilic Pourpre
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Vetyver (1964) × Eau de Basilic Pourpre

Aromatic, woody and citrus meets fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus. They share six 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 Vetyver (1964), blue is Eau de Basilic Pourpre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vetyver (1964)Eau de Basilic Pourpre
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
greenboth
woodyfirst
patchouliboth
earthyfirst
white floralfirst
herbalsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vetyver (1964)
PetitgrainPetitgrainAldehydesAldehydesRosemaryRosemaryLemonLemonOrangeOrangeJasmineJasmineCloveCloveIrisIrisLaurelsLaurelsRoseRoseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCinnamonCinnamon
In both
BergamotPatchouli
Six shared accords:
aromaticcitrusfresh spicywarm spicygreenpatchouli
Only in Eau de Basilic Pourpre
BasilBasilGeraniumGeraniumSpicesSpices
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEau de Basilic Pourpre brings aromatic and citrus; Vetyver (1964) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadVetyver (1964) is voted moderate on both; Eau de Basilic Pourpre weak and intimate. Expect Vetyver (1964) to lead and Eau de Basilic Pourpre to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Vetyver (1964), two of Eau de Basilic Pourpre over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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