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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.

Vert des BoisFirst · Tom FordVert des BoisEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.13
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDTSecond · GuerlainL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDTEDT · 2016 · ★ 4.34
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Vert des BoisL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
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Vert des Bois × L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT

Woody, balsamic and patchouli meets citrus, warm spicy and woody. They share four accords and two 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 Vert des Bois, blue is L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vert des BoisL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
woodyboth
patchouliboth
aromaticboth
anisboth
citrussecond
warm spicysecond
cacaosecond
fresh spicysecond
floralsecond
soft spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vert des Bois
Poplar (Populus) budsPoplar (Populus) budsOlive TreeOlive TreeAniseAnisePlumPlumMastic or LentisqueMastic or LentisqueWoody NotesWoody NotesTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
JasminePatchouli
Four shared accords:
woodypatchouliaromaticanis
Only in L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
LemonLemonStar AniseStar AniseBergamotBergamotelemiElemiPepperPepperTeaTeaHibiscusHibiscusSmokeSmokeCacao PodCacao PodSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT brings citrus; Vert des Bois brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, patchouli, aromatic and anis run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Vert des Bois is long lasting and moderate, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointVert des Bois first, then L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT 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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