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Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

ElFirst · ArquisteElEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.07
Bois et CuirSecond · VertusBois et Cuir2015 · ★ 4.08
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ElBois et Cuir
Harmony pairing

El × Bois et Cuir

Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share four accords and three 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 El, blue is Bois et Cuir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ElBois et Cuir
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
leatherboth
citrussecond
freshsecond
earthyfirst
greensecond
warm spicyfirst
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in El
CastoreumCastoreumOrange BlossomOrange BlossomCivetCivetGeraniumGeraniumVetiverVetiverHoneyHoneyCardamomCardamomRosemaryRosemaryLaurelsLaurelsCinnamonCinnamon
In both
OakmossClary SagePatchouli
Four shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh spicyleather
Only in Bois et Cuir
GrapefruitGrapefruitAppleAppleIvyIvyBergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderCedarCedarCyclamenCyclamenAmberAmberJasmineJasmineLeatherLeatherVanillaVanillaSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEl brings aromatic; Bois et Cuir brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list oakmoss, clary sage and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, fresh spicy and leather run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: El is long lasting and strong, Bois et Cuir long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointEl first, then Bois et Cuir 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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