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.
First · GucciMemoire d une OdeurEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.81
Second · XerjoffXJ 1861 RenaissanceEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.30From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Memoire d une Odeur × XJ 1861 Renaissance
Herbal, woody and floral meets citrus, green and aromatic. They share three accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Memoire d une Odeur, blue is XJ 1861 Renaissance. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Memoire d une OdeurXJ 1861 Renaissance
woodyboth
aromaticboth
white floralboth
herbalfirst
citrussecond
floralfirst
muskyfirst
powderyfirst
greensecond
almondfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Memoire d une Odeur
Chamomile
Bitter Almond
Indian Jasmine
Jasmine
Sandalwood
Cedar
Vanilla
Chamomile
Bitter Almond
Indian Jasmine
Jasmine
Sandalwood
Cedar
VanillaIn both
Musk
Three shared accords:woodywhite floralaromatic
Only in XJ 1861 Renaissance
Amalfi Lemon
Tangerine
Bergamot
Petitgrain
Mint
Lily-of-the-Valley
Rose
Virginia Cedar
Patchouli
Amber
Amalfi Lemon
Tangerine
Bergamot
Petitgrain
Mint
Lily-of-the-Valley
Rose
Virginia Cedar
Patchouli
AmberWhy it might work
- Light over deepXJ 1861 Renaissance brings citrus, green and aromatic; Memoire d une Odeur brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadWoody, white floral and aromatic run through both.
What to watch
- One will leadXJ 1861 Renaissance is voted long lasting and moderate; Memoire d une Odeur moderate and intimate. Expect XJ 1861 Renaissance to lead and Memoire d une Odeur to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of XJ 1861 Renaissance, two of Memoire d une Odeur over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
Has anyone tried it?
Be the first to say
No votes on this pair yet. Once 25 people have voted, their verdict leads this page and our suggestion steps back.
Sign in to vote
0 / 25 VOTES
Try before you buy
Sample both
More partners
Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left outOther pairings for Memoire d une Odeur
+
GucciGucci NobileAdds fresh spicy, citrus and earthy; shares jasmine and sandalwood and 2 more notes.Contrast
+
GucciGucci Rush for MenAdds fresh spicy and warm spicy; shares sandalwood and cedar.Contrast
+
Salvatore FerragamoPunta Ala (2014)Adds citrus, fresh and earthy; shares cedar.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑