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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.

South BayFirst · The Different CompanySouth Bay2013 · ★ 3.95
Sel de VetiverSecond · The Different CompanySel de VetiverEDP · 2006 · ★ 4.11
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Harmony pairing

South Bay × Sel de Vetiver

Citrus, woody and aromatic meets aromatic, woody and earthy. They share six 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 South Bay, blue is Sel de Vetiver. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

South BaySel de Vetiver
aromaticboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
earthyboth
warm spicyboth
saltysecond
floralfirst
rosefirst
greenfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in South Bay
PetitgrainPetitgrainTamarindTamarindFreesiaFreesiaRose HipRose HipWoody NotesWoody NotesVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwoodWhite SuedeWhite Suede
In both
Grapefruit
Six shared accords:
citruswoodyaromaticfresh spicyearthywarm spicy
Only in Sel de Vetiver
CardamomCardamomBergamotBergamotTahitian VetiverTahitian VetiverBourbon GeraniumBourbon GeraniumYlang-YlangYlang-YlangBourbon VetiverBourbon VetiverSea SaltSea SaltIrisIris
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSouth Bay brings citrus and aromatic; Sel de Vetiver brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list grapefruit, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: South Bay is moderate on both, Sel de Vetiver long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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