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.

XXI Art Deco CypressFirst · Clive ChristianXXI Art Deco Cypress2018 · ★ 4.59
Blonde AmberSecond · Clive ChristianBlonde AmberEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.51
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Contrast pairing

XXI Art Deco Cypress × Blonde Amber

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets woody, amber and warm spicy. They share three accords and no 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 XXI Art Deco Cypress, blue is Blonde Amber. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

XXI Art Deco CypressBlonde Amber
woodyboth
amberboth
aromaticboth
warm spicysecond
vanillasecond
sweetsecond
white floralsecond
fresh spicyfirst
fruitysecond
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in XXI Art Deco Cypress
PetitgrainPetitgrainCypressCypressAmberAmber
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
woodyaromaticamber
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Blonde Amber
RumRumOlibanumOlibanumBitter OrangeBitter OrangeCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperGingerGingerBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitDried FruitsDried FruitsWhite TobaccoWhite TobaccoSandalwoodSandalwoodSaffronSaffron
Why it might work
  • Light over deepXXI Art Deco Cypress brings aromatic; Blonde Amber brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and amber run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: XXI Art Deco Cypress is long lasting and strong, Blonde Amber 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 pointBlonde Amber 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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