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.

Perles DeFirst · LaliquePerles DeEDT · 2006 · ★ 4.01
Encre Noire A L'ExtremeSecond · LaliqueEncre Noire A L'ExtremeEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.21
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Perles DeEncre Noire A L'Extreme
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Perles De × Encre Noire A L'Extreme

Woody, earthy and patchouli meets woody, aromatic 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 Perles De, blue is Encre Noire A L'Extreme. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Perles DeEncre Noire A L'Extreme
woodyboth
earthyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
patchoulifirst
powderyfirst
ambersecond
rosefirst
irisfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Perles De
RoseRosePepperPepperIrisIrisPowdery NotesPowdery NotesOakmossOakmossOrris RootOrris RootCashmirwoodCashmirwood
In both
PatchouliVetiver
Five shared accords:
woodyearthywarm spicyfresh spicyaromatic
Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme
CypressCypressElemi resinElemi resinBergamotBergamotHaitian VetiverHaitian VetiverIncenseIncenseOrrisOrrisBenzoinBenzoinSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEncre Noire A L'Extreme brings aromatic; Perles De brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, earthy, warm spicy and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Perles De is moderate on both, Encre Noire A L'Extreme 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 pointPerles De first, then Encre Noire A L'Extreme 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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