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.

Les Absolus d'Orient Encens MythiqueFirst · GuerlainLes Absolus d'Orient Encens MythiqueEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.11
Obsession for MenSecond · Calvin KleinObsession for MenEDP · 1986 · ★ 3.85
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Les Absolus d'Orient Encens MythiqueObsession for Men
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Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique × Obsession for Men

Amber, aldehydic and woody meets warm spicy, woody and amber. They share five 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 Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique, blue is Obsession for Men. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Les Absolus d'Orient Encens MythiqueObsession for Men
amberboth
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
balsamicboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticsecond
cinnamonsecond
aldehydicfirst
rosefirst
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique
AldehydesAldehydesRoseRoseSaffronSaffronPink PepperPink PepperAmbergrisAmbergrisOlibanumOlibanumWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
In both
PatchouliVetiver
Five shared accords:
amberwoodywarm spicybalsamicfresh spicy
Only in Obsession for Men
CinnamonCinnamonLavenderLavenderCorianderCorianderMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLimeLimeBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitMyrhhMyrhhNutmegNutmegCarnationCarnationBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodPine TreePine Tree
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique is long lasting and strong, Obsession for Men 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 pointObsession for Men first, then Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique 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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