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.

Narcisse Noir (1911)First · CaronNarcisse Noir (1911)EDP · 1911 · ★ 4.16
Monsieur 2Second · GivenchyMonsieur 21993 · ★ 4.14
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Narcisse Noir (1911)Monsieur 2
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Narcisse Noir (1911) × Monsieur 2

White floral, citrus and woody meets aromatic, green and warm spicy. 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 Narcisse Noir (1911), blue is Monsieur 2. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Narcisse Noir (1911)Monsieur 2
aromaticboth
greenboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
white floralfirst
sweetboth
citrusfirst
warm spicysecond
fresh spicysecond
yellow floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Narcisse Noir (1911)
NarcissusNarcissusAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineJasmineOrangeOrangeTincture of RoseTincture of RoseMuskMuskVetyverVetyver
In both
Sandalwood
Five shared accords:
woodyaromaticgreenpowderysweet
Only in Monsieur 2
Green NotesGreen NotesIvyIvyBasilBasilThymeThymeParsleyParsleyOrange BlossomOrange BlossomCardamomCardamomMarigoldMarigoldMimosaMimosaSaffronSaffronBenzoinBenzoinCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMonsieur 2 brings aromatic and green; Narcisse Noir (1911) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, green and powdery run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Narcisse Noir (1911) in fall and winter and Monsieur 2 in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Narcisse Noir (1911) is long lasting and moderate, Monsieur 2 moderate and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointMonsieur 2 first, then Narcisse Noir (1911) 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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