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.

Patchouli WoodFirst · AjmalPatchouli Wood2016 · ★ 3.76
Idole d Armani Eau de ToiletteSecond · Giorgio ArmaniIdole d Armani Eau de ToiletteEDT · 2010 · ★ 3.81
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Patchouli WoodIdole d Armani Eau de Toilette
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Patchouli Wood × Idole d Armani Eau de Toilette

Woody, oud and patchouli meets amber, citrus and fresh spicy. They share five 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 Patchouli Wood, blue is Idole d Armani Eau de Toilette. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Patchouli WoodIdole d Armani Eau de Toilette
woodyboth
patchouliboth
warm spicyboth
ambersecond
citrussecond
balsamicboth
earthyboth
fresh spicysecond
freshsecond
oudfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Patchouli Wood
Woodsy NotesWoodsy NotesSpicesSpicesFloral NotesFloral NotesAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesWoody Notes
In both
Patchouli
Five shared accords:
woodypatchouliwarm spicyearthybalsamic
Only in Idole d Armani Eau de Toilette
GingerGingerBitter OrangeBitter OrangeJasmineJasmineAmberAmberStyraxStyrax
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIdole d Armani Eau de Toilette brings citrus; Patchouli Wood brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, patchouli, warm spicy and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Patchouli Wood is eternal and moderate, Idole d Armani Eau de Toilette moderate and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointPatchouli Wood first, then Idole d Armani Eau de Toilette over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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Patchouli Wood × Idole d Armani Eau de Toilette · Layering Lab | Scentsation