Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

DiaghilevFirst · Roja DoveDiaghilevEDP · ★ 4.27
CabanSecond · Yves Saint LaurentCabanEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.16
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Diaghilev × Caban

Woody, musky and animalic meets woody, amber and aromatic. They share four 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 Diaghilev, blue is Caban. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

DiaghilevCaban
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
muskyfirst
aromaticsecond
warm spicysecond
animalicfirst
balsamicsecond
vanillasecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Diaghilev
CuminCuminBergamotBergamotTarragonTarragonOrangeOrangeLemonLemonLimeLimePeachPeachYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineRoseRoseHeliotropeHeliotropeVioletViolet
In both
PatchouliSandalwood
Four shared accords:
woodypowderyamberfresh spicy
Only in Caban
elemiElemiPink PepperPink PepperBlack PepperBlack PepperOlibanumOlibanumOsmanthusOsmanthusTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCaban brings aromatic; Diaghilev brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, amber and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadDiaghilev is voted eternal and strong; Caban moderate on both. Expect Diaghilev to lead and Caban to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Diaghilev, two of Caban over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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