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.

Le 3e Homme deFirst · CaronLe 3e Homme deEDP · 1985 · ★ 4.32
Indian SandalwoodSecond · Alfred DunhillIndian SandalwoodEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.26
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Le 3e Homme deIndian Sandalwood
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Le 3e Homme de × Indian Sandalwood

Aromatic, citrus and earthy meets woody, powdery and earthy. They share two 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 Le 3e Homme de, blue is Indian Sandalwood. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Le 3e Homme deIndian Sandalwood
woodyboth
earthyboth
aromaticfirst
powderysecond
citrusfirst
lavenderfirst
mossyfirst
fresh spicyfirst
warm spicysecond
irissecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Le 3e Homme de
LavenderLavenderAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonAniseAniseRosemaryRosemaryCorianderCorianderCarnationCarnationGeraniumGeraniumJasmineJasmineRoseRoseoak mossOak mossVetyverVetyverVanillaVanilla
In both
BergamotPatchouli
Two shared accords:
earthywoody
Only in Indian Sandalwood
CarrotCarrotOrrisOrrisMossMossSandalwoodSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLe 3e Homme de brings aromatic and citrus; Indian Sandalwood brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadEarthy 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, Indian Sandalwood long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointIndian Sandalwood 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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