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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.

Pierre de Velay No. 23First · Roja DovePierre de Velay No. 23EDP · 2019 · ★ 4.10
SolarSecond · Boadicea the VictoriousSolar2020 · ★ 4.00
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Pierre de Velay No. 23Solar
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Pierre de Velay No. 23 × Solar

Amber, woody and animalic meets woody, fruity and floral. They share four accords and five 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 Pierre de Velay No. 23, blue is Solar. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Pierre de Velay No. 23Solar
woodyboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
white floralboth
amberfirst
fruitysecond
floralsecond
animalicfirst
aromaticsecond
citrussecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Pierre de Velay No. 23
AldehydesAldehydesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineVioletVioletOrange BlossomOrange BlossomAmbergrisAmbergrisCivetCivetLabdanumLabdanumLeatherLeatherCedarCedarOakmossOakmoss
In both
BergamotRose de MaiMuskSandalwoodVanilla
Four shared accords:
woodymuskypowderywhite floral
Only in Solar
CassisCassisPeachPeachMagnoliaMagnoliaEgyptian JasmineEgyptian JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyCashmere WoodCashmere WoodPatchouliPatchouliAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenSolar brings floral; Pierre de Velay No. 23 brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, rose de mai, musk and sandalwood and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, musky, powdery and white floral run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Pierre de Velay No. 23 is long lasting and moderate, Solar 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 pointPierre de Velay No. 23 first, then Solar 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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