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.

EnclaveFirst · AmouageEnclaveEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.15
Faux SemblantSecond · GivenchyFaux SemblantEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.20
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EnclaveFaux Semblant
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Enclave × Faux Semblant

Amber, aromatic and warm spicy meets amber, woody and honey. They share four 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 Enclave, blue is Faux Semblant. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

EnclaveFaux Semblant
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
patchouliboth
aromaticfirst
greenfirst
fresh spicyfirst
honeysecond
white floralsecond
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Enclave
PeppermintPeppermintCardamomCardamomCinnamonCinnamonPink PepperPink PepperSpearmintSpearmintVetiverVetiverRoseRoseAmber XtremeAmber XtremeLabdanumLabdanumLeatherLeather
In both
OlibanumPatchouli
Four shared accords:
amberwarm spicywoodypatchouli
Only in Faux Semblant
AngelicaAngelicaHoneyHoneyOrange BlossomOrange BlossomSpanish LabdanumSpanish LabdanumAmberAmberAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)White SandalwoodWhite Sandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEnclave brings aromatic; Faux Semblant brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list olibanum and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, warm spicy, woody and patchouli run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Enclave is long lasting and strong, Faux Semblant long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointFaux Semblant first, then Enclave 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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Enclave × Faux Semblant · Layering Lab | Scentsation