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Layering Lab

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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.

Black OrchidFirst · Tom FordBlack OrchidEDP · 2006 · ★ 3.88
VSecond · ValentinoVEDP · 2005 · ★ 4.12
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Black OrchidV
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Black Orchid × V

Warm spicy, earthy and woody meets woody, citrus and fruity. They share seven 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 Black Orchid, blue is V. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black OrchidV
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
sweetboth
floralboth
amberboth
powderyboth
balsamicboth
earthyfirst
citrussecond
fruitysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black Orchid
TruffleTruffleGardeniaGardeniaBlack CurrantBlack CurrantYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineBergamotBergamotAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonOrchidOrchidSpicesSpicesFruity NotesFruity NotesLotusLotusMexican chocolateMexican chocolate
In both
Mandarin OrangeSandalwood
Seven shared accords:
warm spicywoodysweetamberfloralpowderybalsamic
Only in V
FigFigPink GrapefruitPink GrapefruitRoseRoseFreesiaFreesiaNeroliNeroliAmbergrisAmbergrisCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepV brings citrus; Black Orchid brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody, sweet and amber run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBlack Orchid is voted long lasting and strong; V moderate on both. Expect Black Orchid to lead and V to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Black Orchid, two of V over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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