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Pierre de Velay No. 16First · Roja DovePierre de Velay No. 16Parfum · 2020 · ★ 4.34
Black TideSecond · ZaraBlack Tide2025 · ★ 4.29
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Pierre de Velay No. 16Black Tide
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Pierre de Velay No. 16 × Black Tide

Citrus, powdery and white floral meets amber, woody and musky. 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 Pierre de Velay No. 16, blue is Black Tide. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Pierre de Velay No. 16Black Tide
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusfirst
ambersecond
muskysecond
powderyfirst
white floralfirst
greenfirst
fruityfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Pierre de Velay No. 16
GrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamotLemonLemonPeachPeachVioletVioletRhubarbRhubarbLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangRoseRoseVanillaVanillaOrrisOrris
In both
Woody Notes
Two shared accords:
woodyaromatic
Only in Black Tide
AmbroxanAmbroxanOrange BlossomOrange BlossomInkInkCetaloxCetaloxStyraxStyraxLeatherLeatherMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPierre de Velay No. 16 brings citrus; Black Tide brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list woody notes, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Pierre de Velay No. 16 is eternal and moderate, Black Tide 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 pointBlack Tide first, then Pierre de Velay No. 16 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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Pierre de Velay No. 16+L Oscar Pour FemmeRoja DoveL Oscar Pour FemmeAdds musky, fresh spicy and warm spicy; shares bergamot and violet and 2 more notes.HarmonyPierre de Velay No. 16+No.11 La ThemisMaison Louis MarieNo.11 La ThemisAdds fresh spicy and amber; shares three accords.ContrastPierre de Velay No. 16+Gentleman SecretArabian OudGentleman SecretAdds musky, patchouli and fresh; shares bergamot.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
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