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.

1872 OrrisFirst · Clive Christian1872 Orris2017 · ★ 4.06
XXI Art Deco CypressSecond · Clive ChristianXXI Art Deco Cypress2018 · ★ 4.59
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1872 Orris × XXI Art Deco Cypress

Citrus, iris and woody meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share four 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 1872 Orris, blue is XXI Art Deco Cypress. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1872 OrrisXXI Art Deco Cypress
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
irisfirst
ambersecond
powderyfirst
greensecond
floralfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1872 Orris
GrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisMagnoliaMagnoliaRoseRosePlumPlumJasmineJasmineCherry BlossomCherry BlossomOrrisOrrisVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
PetitgrainAmber
Four shared accords:
citruswoodyaromaticfresh spicy
Only in XXI Art Deco Cypress
CypressCypress
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1872 Orris brings citrus; XXI Art Deco Cypress brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list petitgrain and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 1872 Orris in summer and XXI Art Deco Cypress in fall and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 1872 Orris is eternal and strong, XXI Art Deco Cypress long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting point1872 Orris first, then XXI Art Deco Cypress 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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