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.
First · CaronLe 3e Homme deEDP · 1985 · ★ 4.32
Second · Alfred DunhillIndian SandalwoodEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.26From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Le 3e Homme de × Indian Sandalwood
Aromatic, citrus and earthy meets woody, powdery and earthy. They share two accords and two notes.
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
Lavender
Amalfi Lemon
Anise
Rosemary
Coriander
Carnation
Geranium
Jasmine
Rose
Oak moss
Vetyver
Vanilla
Lavender
Amalfi Lemon
Anise
Rosemary
Coriander
Carnation
Geranium
Jasmine
Rose
Oak moss
Vetyver
VanillaIn both
BergamotPatchouli
Two shared accords:earthywoody
Only in Indian Sandalwood
Carrot
Orris
Moss
Sandalwood
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Carrot
Orris
Moss
Sandalwood
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhy 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.
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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