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.

Rose & CuirFirst · Frederic MalleRose & CuirParfum · 2019 · ★ 3.84
Louis XV 1722Second · XerjoffLouis XV 17222024 · ★ 4.18
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Rose & CuirLouis XV 1722
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Rose & Cuir × Louis XV 1722

Fresh spicy, aromatic and rose meets woody, citrus and warm spicy. They share three 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 Rose & Cuir, blue is Louis XV 1722. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Rose & CuirLouis XV 1722
woodyboth
aromaticboth
leatherboth
fresh spicyfirst
citrussecond
warm spicysecond
rosefirst
powderysecond
muskysecond
lavendersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Rose & Cuir
GeraniumGeraniumBlack CurrantBlack CurrantSichuan PepperSichuan PepperCassisCassisVetiverVetiverCedarCedar
In both
LeatherRose
Three shared accords:
aromaticwoodyleather
Only in Louis XV 1722
ChampagneChampagneGrapefruitGrapefruitPlumPlumSaffronSaffronLavenderLavenderHazelnutHazelnutCoffeeCoffeeCocoaCocoaSandalwoodSandalwoodWhite MuskWhite MuskCashmeranCashmeranIncenseIncense
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRose & Cuir brings aromatic; Louis XV 1722 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list leather and rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody and leather run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Rose & Cuir is long lasting and strong, Louis XV 1722 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 pointLouis XV 1722 first, then Rose & Cuir 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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