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Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

L for MenFirst · Clive ChristianL for Men2014 · ★ 4.15
XXI Art Deco CypressSecond · Clive ChristianXXI Art Deco Cypress2018 · ★ 4.59
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L for Men × XXI Art Deco Cypress

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets woody, aromatic and fresh 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 L for Men, blue is XXI Art Deco Cypress. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L for MenXXI Art Deco Cypress
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusboth
greenboth
ambersecond
oudfirst
coniferfirst
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L for Men
GrapefruitGrapefruitAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)RoseRoseBalsam FirBalsam FirVetiverVetiverAtlas CedarAtlas CedarMuskMusk
In both
Petitgrain
Five shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusgreen
Only in XXI Art Deco Cypress
CypressCypressAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepL for Men brings aromatic; XXI Art Deco Cypress brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list petitgrain, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: L for Men is long lasting 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 pointL for Men 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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