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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.

Reserve Collection Black VioletFirst · Tom FordReserve Collection Black VioletEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.39
Les Années 25 BisSecond · Tauer PerfumesLes Années 25 Bis2019 · ★ 4.35
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Reserve Collection Black VioletLes Années 25 Bis
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Reserve Collection Black Violet × Les Années 25 Bis

Woody, violet and citrus meets amber, iris and woody. They share four 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 Reserve Collection Black Violet, blue is Les Années 25 Bis. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Reserve Collection Black VioletLes Années 25 Bis
woodyboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
earthyboth
ambersecond
violetfirst
mossyfirst
irissecond
rosesecond
fruityfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Reserve Collection Black Violet
FruitsFruitsCitrusesCitrusesVioletVioletOakmossOakmossWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
In both
Bergamot
Four shared accords:
woodycitruspowderyearthy
Only in Les Années 25 Bis
PearPearOrangeOrangeLemonLemonIrisIrisRoseRoseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangAmbergrisAmbergrisBenzoinBenzoinVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepReserve Collection Black Violet brings citrus; Les Années 25 Bis brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, powdery and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadLes Années 25 Bis is voted eternal and enormous; Reserve Collection Black Violet long lasting and moderate. Expect Les Années 25 Bis to lead and Reserve Collection Black Violet to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Les Années 25 Bis, two of Reserve Collection Black Violet over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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