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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.

Violon Basse 16First · Filippo SorcinelliViolon Basse 16EDP · 2018 · ★ 3.85
Philtre CeylanSecond · Atelier ColognePhiltre Ceylan2016 · ★ 4.01
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Violon Basse 16 × Philtre Ceylan

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets green, fresh spicy and aromatic. 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 Violon Basse 16, blue is Philtre Ceylan. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Violon Basse 16Philtre Ceylan
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
greensecond
amberfirst
smokyfirst
balsamicfirst
freshsecond
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Violon Basse 16
LabdanumLabdanumTonka BeanTonka BeanPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverVanillaVanillaAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodPrecious WoodsPrecious WoodsSmokeSmokeFir ResinFir ResinIrisIrisIncenseIncense
In both
Bergamot
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrus
Only in Philtre Ceylan
MintMintCardamomCardamomBlack TeaBlack TeaGreen TeaGreen TeaIris FlowerIris FlowerCuminCuminPapyrusPapyrusGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPhiltre Ceylan brings green and aromatic; Violon Basse 16 brings 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, aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Violon Basse 16 in winter and fall and Philtre Ceylan in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Violon Basse 16 is long lasting and moderate, Philtre Ceylan 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 pointViolon Basse 16 first, then Philtre Ceylan 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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