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.

Crimson RocksFirst · AmouageCrimson RocksEDP · 2020 · ★ 3.80
VaranasiSecond · Meo FusciuniVaranasi2020 · ★ 3.93
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Crimson Rocks × Varanasi

Woody, cinnamon and rose meets animalic, amber and woody. 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 Crimson Rocks, blue is Varanasi. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Crimson RocksVaranasi
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
earthyboth
animalicsecond
ambersecond
cinnamonfirst
rosefirst
honeyfirst
leathersecond
smokysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Crimson Rocks
CinnamonCinnamonPink PepperPink PepperHoneyHoneyOakOakAtlas CedarAtlas Cedar
In both
RoseVetiver
Three shared accords:
woodywarm spicyearthy
Only in Varanasi
IncenseIncenseSaffronSaffronNutmegNutmegCardamomCardamomAmbergrisAmbergrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)JasmineJasmineAnimal notesAnimal notesAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)LeatherLeatherGurjan balsamGurjan balsam
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy and earthy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Crimson Rocks is long lasting and strong, Varanasi long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointVaranasi first, then Crimson Rocks 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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