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.

Le 3e Homme deFirst · CaronLe 3e Homme deEDP · 1985 · ★ 4.32
Caleche Soie de ParfumSecond · HermèsCaleche Soie de ParfumParfum · 1992 · ★ 4.36
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Le 3e Homme deCaleche Soie de Parfum
Harmony pairing

Le 3e Homme de × Caleche Soie de Parfum

Aromatic, citrus and earthy meets woody, aldehydic and citrus. They share four 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 Le 3e Homme de, blue is Caleche Soie de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Le 3e Homme deCaleche Soie de Parfum
citrusboth
woodyboth
earthyboth
mossyboth
aromaticfirst
aldehydicsecond
white floralsecond
freshsecond
lavenderfirst
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Le 3e Homme de
LavenderLavenderAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonAniseAniseRosemaryRosemaryCorianderCorianderCarnationCarnationGeraniumGeraniumRoseRoseoak mossOak mossVetyverVetyverVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
BergamotJasmineCedar
Four shared accords:
citrusearthymossywoody
Only in Caleche Soie de Parfum
AldehydesAldehydesCitronCitronNeroliNeroliMay RoseMay RoseDamask RoseDamask RoseIrisIrisLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomOrange BlossomOakmossOakmossSandalwoodSandalwoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLe 3e Homme de brings aromatic and citrus; Caleche Soie de Parfum brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, jasmine and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, earthy, mossy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Le 3e Homme de is long lasting and moderate, Caleche Soie de Parfum 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 pointCaleche Soie de Parfum first, then Le 3e Homme de 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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