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.

Hatkora WoodFirst · AjmalHatkora WoodEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.18
ToluSecond · Ormonde JayneToluEDP · 2002 · ★ 4.06
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Hatkora Wood × Tolu

Citrus, amber and woody meets amber, aromatic and sweet. They share five 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 Hatkora Wood, blue is Tolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Hatkora WoodTolu
amberboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusfirst
woodyfirst
oudfirst
sweetsecond
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Hatkora Wood
Hatkora lemonHatkora lemonLemonLemonPeachPeachSaffronSaffronGingerGingerLavenderLavenderSandalwoodSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisAmbergrisMuskMusk
In both
RoseAmber
Five shared accords:
amberpowderywarm spicyfresh spicyaromatic
Only in Tolu
Orange BlossomOrange BlossomJuniperJuniperClary SageClary SageOrchidOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyTolu BalsamTolu BalsamTonka BeanTonka BeanOlibanumOlibanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHatkora Wood brings citrus; Tolu brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, powdery, warm spicy and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Hatkora Wood is eternal and strong, Tolu 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 pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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