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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.

Cuir ChypreFirst · Agar AuraCuir ChypreEDP · 2012 · ★ 5.00
Bitter SplashSecond · Dries Van NotenBitter Splash2024 · ★ 4.18
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Contrast pairing

Cuir Chypre × Bitter Splash

Woody, earthy and citrus meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share four accords and no 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 Cuir Chypre, blue is Bitter Splash. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cuir ChypreBitter Splash
woodyboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
earthyboth
aromaticsecond
powderysecond
rosefirst
patchoulifirst
oudfirst
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Cuir Chypre
BergamotBergamotRoseRoseIndian OudIndian OudGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouliOakmossOakmoss
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
woodyearthycitrusfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Bitter Splash
GrapefruitGrapefruitCypressCypressOrrisOrrisGeraniumGeraniumCarrot SeedsCarrot SeedsVetiverVetiverCedarCedarLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCuir Chypre brings citrus; Bitter Splash brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, earthy, citrus and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadCuir Chypre is voted eternal and enormous; Bitter Splash long lasting and moderate. Expect Cuir Chypre to lead and Bitter Splash to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Cuir Chypre, two of Bitter Splash over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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