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.

N°5 Elixir SensuelFirst · ChanelN°5 Elixir SensuelEDP · 2004 · ★ 4.38
Royal ElixirSecond · Ormonde JayneRoyal Elixir2019 · ★ 4.24
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N°5 Elixir Sensuel × Royal Elixir

White floral, woody and yellow floral meets amber, floral and citrus. They share six accords and three 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 N°5 Elixir Sensuel, blue is Royal Elixir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

N°5 Elixir SensuelRoyal Elixir
amberboth
woodyboth
white floralboth
floralboth
powderyboth
citrusboth
yellow floralfirst
irisfirst
muskysecond
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in N°5 Elixir Sensuel
NeroliNeroliYlang-YlangYlang-YlangIrisIrisWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
In both
JasmineAmberMusk
Six shared accords:
white floralwoodyamberpowderyfloralcitrus
Only in Royal Elixir
Green NotesGreen NotesBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeOsmanthusOsmanthusOrrisOrrisRose OilRose OilOrchidOrchidAmbroxanAmbroxanPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRoyal Elixir brings citrus; N°5 Elixir Sensuel brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, amber and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWhite floral, woody, amber and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadRoyal Elixir is voted eternal and strong; N°5 Elixir Sensuel moderate on both. Expect Royal Elixir to lead and N°5 Elixir Sensuel to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Royal Elixir, two of N°5 Elixir Sensuel over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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