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.

Vanilla WoodsFirst · The 7 VirtuesVanilla WoodsEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.84
Black Orchid Eau de ToiletteSecond · Tom FordBlack Orchid Eau de ToiletteEDT · 2015 · ★ 4.08
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Vanilla WoodsBlack Orchid Eau de Toilette
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Vanilla Woods × Black Orchid Eau de Toilette

Vanilla, sweet and caramel meets woody, earthy and floral. They share four 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 Vanilla Woods, blue is Black Orchid Eau de Toilette. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vanilla WoodsBlack Orchid Eau de Toilette
sweetboth
fruityboth
powderyboth
balsamicboth
vanillafirst
woodysecond
earthysecond
caramelfirst
floralsecond
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vanilla Woods
PearPearRoseRoseCaramelCaramelAmberAmber
In both
Vanilla
Four shared accords:
sweetpowderyfruitybalsamic
Only in Black Orchid Eau de Toilette
TruffleTruffleYlang-YlangYlang-YlangBlack CurrantBlack CurrantBergamotBergamotBlack OrchidBlack OrchidTuberoseTuberoseFruity NotesFruity NotesPatchouliPatchouliIncenseIncenseSandalwoodSandalwoodVetiverVetiverLotusLotus
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadSweet, powdery, fruity and balsamic run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBlack Orchid Eau de Toilette is voted long lasting and strong; Vanilla Woods moderate on both. Expect Black Orchid Eau de Toilette to lead and Vanilla Woods to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Black Orchid Eau de Toilette, two of Vanilla Woods over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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