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.

Fougere Royale (2010)First · HoubigantFougere Royale (2010)EDP · 2010 · ★ 4.36
A Men Pure ShotSecond · MuglerA Men Pure ShotEDT · 2012 · ★ 3.89
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Fougere Royale (2010)A Men Pure Shot
Harmony pairing

Fougere Royale (2010) × A Men Pure Shot

Aromatic, fresh spicy and floral meets aromatic, fresh spicy and woody. They share four accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Fougere Royale (2010), blue is A Men Pure Shot. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Fougere Royale (2010)A Men Pure Shot
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyboth
greenboth
woodysecond
floralfirst
herbalfirst
lavenderfirst
patchoulisecond
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Fougere Royale (2010)
LavenderLavenderGreen NotesGreen NotesChamomileChamomileBergamotBergamotGeraniumGeraniumCarnationCarnationCinnamonCinnamonRoseRoseLilacLilacoak mossOak mossClary SageClary SageTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
Patchouli
Four shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywarm spicygreen
Only in A Men Pure Shot
Juniper BerriesJuniper BerriesMintMintWhite PepperWhite PepperCardamomCardamomSequoiaSequoia
Why it might work
  • Light over deepFougere Royale (2010) brings aromatic; A Men Pure Shot brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, warm spicy and green run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Fougere Royale (2010) is moderate on both, A Men Pure Shot 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 pointA Men Pure Shot first, then Fougere Royale (2010) 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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