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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.

Killer QueenFirst · Katy PerryKiller QueenEDP · 2013 · ★ 3.80
LuiSecond · RochasLuiEDP · 2003 · ★ 4.44
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Killer Queen × Lui

Fruity, sweet and woody meets woody, citrus and amber. They share five 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 Killer Queen, blue is Lui. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Killer QueenLui
woodyboth
citrusboth
patchouliboth
fruityfirst
white floralboth
sweetfirst
warm spicyboth
ambersecond
floralfirst
lactonicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Killer Queen
Forest FruitsForest FruitsPlumPlumBergamotBergamotJasmine SambacJasmine SambacFrangipaniFrangipaniCelosiaCelosiaPralinePralineCashmeranCashmeran
In both
Patchouli
Five shared accords:
woodypatchouliwarm spicywhite floralcitrus
Only in Lui
NeroliNeroliLemonLemonCedarCedarAmberAmberVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLui brings citrus; Killer Queen 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 threadWoody, patchouli, warm spicy and white floral 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 leadLui is voted long lasting and strong; Killer Queen moderate on both. Expect Lui to lead and Killer Queen to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Lui, two of Killer Queen over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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