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.

Terra FormerFirst · Brain DeadTerra FormerEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.24
BlackSecond · Al Haramain PerfumesBlack2019 · ★ 4.00
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Terra Former × Black

Earthy, green and amber meets citrus, woody and white floral. They share six 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 Terra Former, blue is Black. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Terra FormerBlack
citrusboth
earthyboth
woodyboth
amberboth
aromaticboth
freshboth
greenfirst
white floralsecond
fresh spicyfirst
mossysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Terra Former
Earthy NotesEarthy NotesGrassGrassDry WoodDry WoodTomato LeafTomato LeafFigFig
In both
AmberBergamot
Six shared accords:
earthyamberwoodyaromaticcitrusfresh
Only in Black
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmineIrisIrisRoseRoseSandalwoodSandalwoodOakmossOakmossCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepTerra Former brings green; Black brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadEarthy, amber, woody and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Terra Former is moderate on both, Black 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 pointTerra Former first, then Black 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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