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.

Lexington AvenueFirst · Bond No 9Lexington Avenue2013 · ★ 4.05
Givenchy pour Homme Silver EditionSecond · GivenchyGivenchy pour Homme Silver Edition2017 · ★ 3.23
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Lexington AvenueGivenchy pour Homme Silver Edition
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Lexington Avenue × Givenchy pour Homme Silver Edition

Warm spicy, woody and floral meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share five 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 Lexington Avenue, blue is Givenchy pour Homme Silver Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Lexington AvenueGivenchy pour Homme Silver Edition
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
patchouliboth
floralfirst
freshfirst
powderyfirst
sweetfirst
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Lexington Avenue
CardamomCardamomCitrusesCitrusesStar AniseStar AniseCypressCypressFennelFennelCreme BruleeCreme BruleePeonyPeonyOrrisOrrisAlmondAlmondSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Patchouli
Five shared accords:
warm spicywoodyaromaticpatchoulicitrus
Only in Givenchy pour Homme Silver Edition
elemiElemiBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitSequoiaSequoiaViolet LeafViolet LeafVetiverVetiverTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepGivenchy pour Homme Silver Edition brings aromatic and citrus; Lexington Avenue brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody, aromatic and patchouli run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Lexington Avenue is long lasting and moderate, Givenchy pour Homme Silver Edition moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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