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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.

Purple FlowersFirst · ManceraPurple Flowers2017 · ★ 3.76
BassoSecond · Sospiro PerfumesBassoEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.41
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Purple Flowers × Basso

Woody, fresh spicy and rose meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share four accords and three 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 Purple Flowers, blue is Basso. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Purple FlowersBasso
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
rosefirst
aromaticsecond
patchoulifirst
earthysecond
powderyfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Purple Flowers
Fig TreeFig TreeGingerGingerSicilian MandarinSicilian MandarinRoseRosePatchouliPatchouliWhite MuskWhite MuskMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaAmbergrisAmbergris
In both
Black PepperNutmegCedar
Four shared accords:
woodyfresh spicywarm spicycitrus
Only in Basso
GrapefruitGrapefruitCarnationCarnationLabdanumLabdanumMayflowerMayflowerVetiverVetiverOakmossOakmossPink PepperPink PepperSandalwoodSandalwoodGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodGalbanumGalbanumCelery SeedsCelery Seeds
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBasso brings aromatic and citrus; Purple Flowers brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list black pepper, nutmeg and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Purple Flowers in fall and winter and Basso in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Purple Flowers is long lasting and strong, Basso long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointPurple Flowers first, then Basso 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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