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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.

Vetiver InsolentFirst · Miller HarrisVetiver Insolent2016 · ★ 4.15
Vetiver BourbonSecond · Miller HarrisVetiver Bourbon★ 4.38
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Vetiver Insolent × Vetiver Bourbon

Aromatic, earthy and woody meets earthy, woody and mossy. They share three 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 Vetiver Insolent, blue is Vetiver Bourbon. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vetiver InsolentVetiver Bourbon
earthyboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
mossysecond
warm spicyfirst
fresh spicyfirst
patchoulisecond
amberfirst
balsamicfirst
irisfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vetiver Insolent
elemiElemiCardamomCardamomBlack PepperBlack PepperBergamotBergamotIrisIrisLavenderLavenderTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
AmberVetiverOakmoss
Three shared accords:
aromaticearthywoody
Only in Vetiver Bourbon
PatchouliPatchouliMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVetiver Insolent brings aromatic; Vetiver Bourbon brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, vetiver and oakmoss, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, earthy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Vetiver Insolent is long lasting and moderate, Vetiver Bourbon eternal and enormous, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointVetiver Bourbon first, then Vetiver Insolent 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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