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.

First · Agar AuraJavaEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.00

Second · Agar AuraCuir ChypreEDP · 2012 · ★ 5.00

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Java × Cuir Chypre

Woody, oud and earthy meets woody, earthy and citrus. They share seven 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 Java, blue is Cuir Chypre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

JavaCuir Chypre

woodyboth

earthyboth

oudboth

mossyboth

patchouliboth

warm spicyboth

fresh spicyboth

citrussecond

rosesecond

aromaticfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Java

Agarwood (Oud) Vetiver

Vetiver

Tolu Balsam Papyrus

Papyrus

Lemongrass

In both

OakmossPatchouli

Seven shared accords:

woodyoudearthymossywarm spicypatchoulifresh spicy

Only in Cuir Chypre

Bergamot

Rose

Indian Oud Guaiac Wood

Guaiac Wood

Why it might work

Light over deepCuir Chypre brings citrus; Java brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list oakmoss and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadWoody, oud, earthy and mossy 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; Java long lasting and moderate. Expect Cuir Chypre to lead and Java to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Cuir Chypre, two of Java over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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