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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.

Very HollywoodFirst · Michael KorsVery HollywoodEDP · 2009 · ★ 3.77
Aramis BlackSecond · AramisAramis Black2015 · ★ 4.16
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Very Hollywood × Aramis Black

White floral, fruity and citrus meets woody, aromatic and balsamic. They share two 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 Very Hollywood, blue is Aramis Black. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Very HollywoodAramis Black
woodyboth
white floralfirst
citrusboth
aromaticsecond
balsamicsecond
ambersecond
leathersecond
fresh spicysecond
smokysecond
fruityfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Very Hollywood
RaspberryRaspberryMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotBergamotGardeniaGardeniaJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangOrris RootOrris RootAmberAmberOakmossOakmoss
In both
Vetiver
Two shared accords:
citruswoody
Only in Aramis Black
elemiElemiMastic or LentisqueMastic or LentisqueGrapefruitGrapefruitWoody NotesWoody NotesCognacCognacJuniperJuniperLeatherLeatherIncenseIncenseTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVery Hollywood brings citrus; Aramis Black brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Very Hollywood in spring and summer and Aramis Black in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Very Hollywood is moderate on both, Aramis Black 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 pointAramis Black first, then Very Hollywood 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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