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.

FortuitousFirst · Boadicea the VictoriousFortuitous2015 · ★ 4.18
Carbon SapphireSecond · Boadicea the VictoriousCarbon Sapphire2019 · ★ 4.58
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Harmony pairing

Fortuitous × Carbon Sapphire

Woody, amber and powdery meets woody, oud and rose. They share six 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 Fortuitous, blue is Carbon Sapphire. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

FortuitousCarbon Sapphire
woodyboth
amberboth
roseboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
muskyboth
aromaticfirst
sweetfirst
oudsecond
cherryfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Fortuitous
CherryCherryAlmondAlmondBergamotBergamotLemonLemonCoconutCoconutAngelicaAngelicaRoseRoseBalsam FirBalsam FirYlang-YlangYlang-YlangBay LeafBay LeafCorianderCorianderJasmineJasmine
In both
GeraniumSandalwoodMusk
Six shared accords:
woodyamberpowderyfresh spicymuskyrose
Only in Carbon Sapphire
Bulgarian RoseBulgarian RosePalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodEgyptian JasmineEgyptian JasmineRose de MaiRose de MaiSaffronSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberCrystal AmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouliCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list geranium, sandalwood and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Fortuitous is long lasting and strong, Carbon Sapphire eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointCarbon Sapphire first, then Fortuitous 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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Fortuitous × Carbon Sapphire · Layering Lab | Scentsation