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.

Vetiver OrientalFirst · Serge LutensVetiver OrientalEDP · 2004 · ★ 4.11
Alexandria IISecond · XerjoffAlexandria IIEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.24
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Vetiver OrientalAlexandria II
Harmony pairing

Vetiver Oriental × Alexandria II

Woody, earthy and amber meets woody, amber and powdery. They share four accords and three 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 Vetiver Oriental, blue is Alexandria II. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vetiver OrientalAlexandria II
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
earthyfirst
oudsecond
lavendersecond
aromaticfirst
vanillasecond
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vetiver Oriental
VetiverVetiverDark ChocolateDark ChocolateOakmossOakmossIrisIrisGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodLabdanumLabdanum
In both
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Four shared accords:
woodyamberpowderywarm spicy
Only in Alexandria II
Palisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodLavenderLavenderCinnamonCinnamonAppleAppleRoseRoseCedarCedarLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)VanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, sandalwood and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, powdery and warm spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlexandria II is voted eternal and strong; Vetiver Oriental moderate on both. Expect Alexandria II to lead and Vetiver Oriental to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alexandria II, two of Vetiver Oriental over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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