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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.

Portrait of New York VetiverFirst · Ralph LaurenPortrait of New York Vetiver2016 · ★ 4.48
TuxedoSecond · Ralph LaurenTuxedo1979 · ★ 4.66
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Portrait of New York Vetiver × Tuxedo

Aromatic, warm spicy and woody meets amber, white floral and aromatic. They share three 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 Portrait of New York Vetiver, blue is Tuxedo. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Portrait of New York VetiverTuxedo
aromaticboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
ambersecond
white floralsecond
yellow floralsecond
citrussecond
earthyfirst
powderysecond
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Portrait of New York Vetiver
CardamomCardamomBlack PepperBlack Pepper
In both
Vetiver
Three shared accords:
aromaticwarm spicywoody
Only in Tuxedo
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangTarragonTarragonBergamotBergamotAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonPeachPeachJasmineJasmineNarcissusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaGardeniaCloveCloveCorianderCorianderRoseRose
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPortrait of New York Vetiver brings aromatic; Tuxedo brings amber. 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 threadAromatic, warm spicy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Portrait of New York Vetiver is moderate on both, Tuxedo eternal and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointTuxedo first, then Portrait of New York 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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