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.

SirèneFirst · Fragrance Du BoisSirèneEDP · 2024 · ★ 4.04
EncountersSecond · Francesca BianchiEncounters2023 · ★ 3.91
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Sirène × Encounters

Amber, cherry and oud meets amber, woody and citrus. They share six accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Sirène, blue is Encounters. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

SirèneEncounters
amberboth
woodyboth
oudboth
balsamicboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
cherryfirst
citrussecond
sweetfirst
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sirène
CherryCherryPepperPepperOudOudLactonesLactonesIncenseIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumLabdanumMossMoss
In both
Benzoin
Six shared accords:
amberoudwarm spicyfresh spicywoodybalsamic
Only in Encounters
OrangeOrangeCorianderCorianderBergamotBergamotCassisCassisLavenderLavenderIris ButterIris ButterRoseRoseAngelicaAngelicaCinnamonCinnamonAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Peru BalsamPeru BalsamCastoreumCastoreum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEncounters brings citrus; Sirène brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list benzoin, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, oud, warm spicy and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Sirène is long lasting and strong, Encounters 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 pointSirène first, then Encounters 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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