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.

Bois d'AmandeFirst · Van Cleef & ArpelsBois d'AmandeEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.11
Midnight in Paris Eau de ParfumSecond · Van Cleef & ArpelsMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.49
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Bois d'AmandeMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
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Bois d'Amande × Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum

Almond, vanilla and woody meets amber, leather and smoky. They share three 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 Bois d'Amande, blue is Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bois d'AmandeMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
vanillaboth
almondboth
sweetboth
ambersecond
woodyfirst
powderyfirst
nuttyfirst
fruityfirst
muskyfirst
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bois d'Amande
Virginia CedarVirginia CedarVanillaVanillaMuskMusk
In both
AlmondLemon
Three shared accords:
almondvanillasweet
Only in Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
LeatherLeatherMateMateRosemaryRosemaryBergamotBergamotTeaTeaLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyTonka BeanTonka BeanIncenseIncenseBenzoinBenzoinAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum brings amber; Bois d'Amande brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list almond and lemon, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAlmond, vanilla and sweet run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bois d'Amande is moderate on both, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 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 pointBois d'Amande first, then Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 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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