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.

La ToscaFirst · XerjoffLa ToscaEDP · 2015 · ★ 3.64
Black XS L Exces for HimSecond · RabanneBlack XS L Exces for HimEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.27
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La ToscaBlack XS L Exces for Him
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La Tosca × Black XS L Exces for Him

Citrus, ozonic and woody meets citrus, woody and amber. 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 La Tosca, blue is Black XS L Exces for Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

La ToscaBlack XS L Exces for Him
citrusboth
woodyboth
patchouliboth
aromaticboth
ozonicfirst
ambersecond
earthysecond
muskyfirst
aquaticfirst
lavendersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in La Tosca
Green MandarinGreen MandarinItalian LemonItalian LemonViolet LeafViolet LeafEucalyptusEucalyptusBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseMuskMuskMadagascar VanillaMadagascar Vanilla
In both
PatchouliAmber
Four shared accords:
citruswoodypatchouliaromatic
Only in Black XS L Exces for Him
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonLavenderLavenderCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSea NotesSea Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLa Tosca brings citrus; Black XS L Exces for Him brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, patchouli and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: La Tosca is eternal and enormous, Black XS L Exces for Him long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBlack XS L Exces for Him first, then La Tosca 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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