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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.

SerenadeFirst · Boadicea the VictoriousSerenade2012 · ★ 3.72
Carbon SapphireSecond · Boadicea the VictoriousCarbon Sapphire2019 · ★ 4.58
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Harmony pairing

Serenade × Carbon Sapphire

Woody, aromatic and earthy meets woody, oud and rose. They share three 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 Serenade, blue is Carbon Sapphire. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

SerenadeCarbon Sapphire
woodyboth
earthyboth
powderyboth
oudsecond
rosesecond
aromaticfirst
ambersecond
warm spicysecond
mossyfirst
citrusfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Serenade
elemiElemiLemonLemonBergamotBergamotAldehydesAldehydesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeRoseRoseClary SageClary SageCardamomCardamomNutmegNutmegNeroliNeroliJasmineJasmineOakmossOakmoss
In both
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodMusk
Three shared accords:
woodyearthypowdery
Only in Carbon Sapphire
Bulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseGeraniumGeraniumPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodEgyptian JasmineEgyptian JasmineRose de MaiRose de MaiSaffronSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberCrystal AmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliPatchouliCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSerenade brings aromatic; Carbon Sapphire brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list guaiac wood, sandalwood and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, earthy and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Serenade 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 Serenade 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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