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 Twist BergamotFirst · Clive Christian1872 Twist Bergamot2017 · ★ 4.48
Alexandria IIISecond · XerjoffAlexandria IIIEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.24
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1872 Twist Bergamot × Alexandria III

Aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy meets oud, woody and rose. They share two 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 1872 Twist Bergamot, blue is Alexandria III. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1872 Twist BergamotAlexandria III
woodyboth
lavenderboth
aromaticfirst
oudsecond
citrusfirst
fresh spicyfirst
rosesecond
animalicsecond
powderysecond
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1872 Twist Bergamot
BergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeRosemaryRosemaryClary SageClary SageNeroliNeroliPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Lavender
Two shared accords:
woodylavender
Only in Alexandria III
Palisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodCinnamonCinnamonBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyCedarCedarLaotian OudLaotian OudThailand OudThailand OudMuskMuskAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1872 Twist Bergamot brings aromatic and citrus; Alexandria III brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and lavender run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 1872 Twist Bergamot in spring and Alexandria III in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 1872 Twist Bergamot is moderate and strong, Alexandria III eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAlexandria III first, then 1872 Twist Bergamot 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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