Scentsation
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.

ReceptionFirst · AmouageReception2025 · ★ 3.82
HomageSecond · AmouageHomage2008 · ★ 4.49
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Reception × Homage

Aromatic, amber and woody meets rose, citrus and amber. They share four 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 Reception, blue is Homage. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ReceptionHomage
amberboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticfirst
rosesecond
soft spicyfirst
fresh spicyfirst
powderysecond
oudsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Reception
CorianderCorianderPink PepperPink PepperCoffeeCoffeePinePineJuniperJuniperLabdanumLabdanumFrankincenseFrankincenseCedarwoodCedarwoodPatchouliPatchouliPalo SantoPalo SantoVanillaVanillaMuskMusk
In both
Lemon
Four shared accords:
amberwoodywarm spicycitrus
Only in Homage
Taif RoseTaif RoseIncenseIncenseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)JasmineJasmineAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodOrangeOrange
Why it might work
  • Light over deepReception brings aromatic; Homage brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadHomage is voted eternal and moderate; Reception long lasting and strong. Expect Homage to lead and Reception to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Homage, two of Reception over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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