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.

First · BortnikoffRichEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.31

Second · HoubigantQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret ExtraitExtrait · 2017 · ★ 4.33

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Contrast pairing

Rich × Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

Fresh spicy, citrus and oud meets citrus, white floral and floral. They share three accords and two 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 Rich, blue is Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

RichQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

citrusboth

white floralboth

woodyboth

fresh spicyfirst

floralsecond

yellow floralsecond

oudfirst

earthyfirst

leatherfirst

mossyfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Rich

Sichuan Pepper Cardamom

Cardamom

Oud

Patchouli

Leather

Oakmoss

Amber

Vetiver

In both

BergamotJasmine

Three shared accords:

citruswoodywhite floral

Only in Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

Neroli

Mandarin Orange Narcissus

Narcissus

Magnolia

Ylang-Ylang Orange Blossom

Orange Blossom Rose

Rose

Orris

White Musk Musk

Musk

Sandalwood Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Why it might work

Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadCitrus, woody and white floral run through both.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait is voted eternal and strong; Rich long lasting and strong. Expect Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait to lead and Rich to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait, two of Rich over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?