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.

Soleil BrulantFirst · Tom FordSoleil BrulantEDP · 2021 · ★ 3.74
Cannabis PatchouliSecond · Dries Van NotenCannabis Patchouli2022 · ★ 3.47
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Soleil BrulantCannabis Patchouli
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Soleil Brulant × Cannabis Patchouli

Amber, citrus and woody meets woody, aromatic and patchouli. 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 Soleil Brulant, blue is Cannabis Patchouli. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Soleil BrulantCannabis Patchouli
woodyboth
citrusboth
amberfirst
balsamicboth
aromaticsecond
patchoulisecond
earthysecond
honeyfirst
sweetfirst
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Soleil Brulant
Pink PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeHoneyHoneyOrange BlossomOrange BlossomResinResinAmberAmberOlibanumOlibanumWoody NotesWoody NotesLeatherLeather
In both
BergamotVetiver
Three shared accords:
citruswoodybalsamic
Only in Cannabis Patchouli
Cedar NeedlesCedar NeedlesPatchouliPatchouliSageSageIncenseIncenseMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSoleil Brulant brings citrus; Cannabis Patchouli brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Soleil Brulant is long lasting and moderate, Cannabis Patchouli moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSoleil Brulant first, then Cannabis Patchouli 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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