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.

Or de CalambacFirst · ChopardOr de CalambacEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.08
Patchouli de SumatraSecond · ChopardPatchouli de Sumatra2022 · ★ 4.37
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Or de CalambacPatchouli de Sumatra
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Or de Calambac × Patchouli de Sumatra

Woody, aromatic and amber meets patchouli, aromatic and woody. They share four 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 Or de Calambac, blue is Patchouli de Sumatra. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Or de CalambacPatchouli de Sumatra
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
patchoulisecond
citrussecond
amberfirst
oudfirst
earthysecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Or de Calambac
Star AniseStar AnisePink PepperPink PepperCacaoCacaoHazelnutHazelnutTonka BeanTonka BeanCinnamonCinnamonLaotian OudLaotian OudMyrhhMyrhhAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodGuaiac WoodVetiverVetiverLabdanumLabdanum
In both
Juniper
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticwarm spicyfresh spicy
Only in Patchouli de Sumatra
Indonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafLimeLimeCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotGuatemalan CardamomGuatemalan CardamomClary SageClary SageBrazilian OrangeBrazilian OrangePatchouliPatchouliGeraniumGeranium
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOr de Calambac brings aromatic; Patchouli de Sumatra brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list juniper, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Or de Calambac is long lasting and moderate, Patchouli de Sumatra 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 pointOr de Calambac first, then Patchouli de Sumatra 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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