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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.

GaoFirst · XerjoffGao2012 · ★ 3.80
Pierre de Velay No. 9Second · Roja DovePierre de Velay No. 9EDP · 2019 · ★ 4.28
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GaoPierre de Velay No. 9
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Gao × Pierre de Velay No. 9

Woody, amber and oud meets amber, woody and citrus. 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 Gao, blue is Pierre de Velay No. 9. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

GaoPierre de Velay No. 9
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
oudfirst
citrussecond
muskysecond
earthyfirst
vanillasecond
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Gao
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SaffronSaffronCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaResinsResinsGurjan balsamGurjan balsamJuniperJuniperAmberAmber
In both
Patchouli
Four shared accords:
woodyamberwarm spicybalsamic
Only in Pierre de Velay No. 9
LemonLemonBergamotBergamotRose de MaiRose de MaiJasmineJasmineVanillaVanillaBenzoinBenzoinAmbergrisAmbergrisCashmere WoodCashmere WoodMuskMuskCedarCedarLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPierre de Velay No. 9 brings citrus; Gao brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Gao is eternal and strong, Pierre de Velay No. 9 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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