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.

FortisFirst · Les Liquides ImaginairesFortisEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.01
SanctiSecond · Les Liquides ImaginairesSanctiEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.17
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FortisSancti
Harmony pairing

Fortis × Sancti

Woody, oud and warm spicy meets amber, woody and aromatic. They share three accords and four 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 Fortis, blue is Sancti. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

FortisSancti
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyboth
ambersecond
aromaticsecond
citrussecond
balsamicsecond
smokysecond
oudfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Fortis
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)CuminCuminSaffronSaffronCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodAmyrisAmyrisSandalwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisAmbergrisVanillaVanilla
In both
VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk
Three shared accords:
woodywarm spicyfresh spicy
Only in Sancti
GrapefruitGrapefruitCypressCypressBergamotBergamotMandarinMandarinBalsam FirBalsam FirRosemaryRosemaryCardamomCardamomLavenderLavenderCorianderCorianderIncenseIncenseMyrrhMyrrhBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSancti brings aromatic; Fortis brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver, cedar, patchouli and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy 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 leadFortis is voted long lasting and moderate; Sancti moderate on both. Expect Fortis to lead and Sancti to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Fortis, two of Sancti over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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