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.

Mr Burberry ElementFirst · BurberryMr Burberry Element2020 · ★ 3.93
Shadow NoirSecond · AjmalShadow Noir2023 · ★ 3.11
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Mr Burberry ElementShadow Noir
Contrast pairing

Mr Burberry Element × Shadow Noir

Mineral, amber and aromatic meets woody, musky and patchouli. They share two accords and no 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 Mr Burberry Element, blue is Shadow Noir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Mr Burberry ElementShadow Noir
woodyboth
amberboth
mineralfirst
aromaticfirst
fresh spicyfirst
animalicfirst
mossyfirst
almondfirst
balsamicfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Mr Burberry Element
Green AlmondGreen AlmondJuniperJuniperMineral notesMineral notesAmbergrisAmbergrisOakmossOakmoss
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
amberwoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Shadow Noir
CocoboloCocoboloNectarineNectarineLavenderLavenderPatchouliPatchouliOrchidOrchidAmberAmberMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMr Burberry Element brings aromatic; Shadow Noir brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAmber and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Mr Burberry Element in spring and Shadow Noir in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadShadow Noir is voted long lasting and strong; Mr Burberry Element moderate on both. Expect Shadow Noir to lead and Mr Burberry Element to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shadow Noir, two of Mr Burberry Element over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Mr Burberry Element × Shadow Noir · Layering Lab | Scentsation