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.

Encens Mythique D'OrientFirst · GuerlainEncens Mythique D'OrientEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.23
Opium Vapeurs de ParfumSecond · Yves Saint LaurentOpium Vapeurs de ParfumParfum · 2012 · ★ 3.98
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Harmony pairing

Encens Mythique D'Orient × Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

Amber, woody and warm spicy meets white floral, amber and citrus. They share five accords and three 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 Encens Mythique D'Orient, blue is Opium Vapeurs de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Encens Mythique D'OrientOpium Vapeurs de Parfum
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
smokyboth
white floralsecond
citrussecond
rosefirst
sweetsecond
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Encens Mythique D'Orient
RoseRoseAldehydesAldehydesSaffronSaffronVetiverVetiverAmbergrisAmbergrisWoody NotesWoody Notes
In both
Pink PepperPatchouliIncense
Five shared accords:
amberwoodywarm spicybalsamicsmoky
Only in Opium Vapeurs de Parfum
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomOrange BlossomJasmineJasmineNutmegNutmegWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesAmberAmberBenzoinBenzoinVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOpium Vapeurs de Parfum brings citrus; Encens Mythique D'Orient brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list pink pepper, patchouli and incense, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Encens Mythique D'Orient is eternal and strong, Opium Vapeurs de Parfum moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointEncens Mythique D'Orient first, then Opium Vapeurs 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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