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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.

The ChronicFirst · Byron ParfumsThe ChronicParfum · 2019 · ★ 4.10
Esprit du RoiSecond · Penhaligon'sEsprit du RoiEDC · 2011 · ★ 4.18
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The Chronic × Esprit du Roi

Warm spicy, amber and woody meets aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus. 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 The Chronic, blue is Esprit du Roi. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The ChronicEsprit du Roi
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticsecond
amberfirst
cinnamonfirst
powderyfirst
citrussecond
greensecond
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in The Chronic
CinnamonCinnamonPepperPepperAmberAmberLeatherLeatherWhite MuskWhite Musk
In both
PatchouliSandalwood
Three shared accords:
warm spicywoodyfresh spicy
Only in Esprit du Roi
Tomato LeafTomato LeafMintMintAldehydesAldehydesCitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotCitronCitronAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonArtemisiaArtemisiaMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCardamomCardamomGeraniumGeraniumClovesCloves
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEsprit du Roi brings aromatic and citrus; The Chronic brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put The Chronic in winter and fall and Esprit du Roi in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: The Chronic is long lasting and strong, Esprit du Roi 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 pointThe Chronic first, then Esprit du Roi 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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