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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.

Bois du PortugalFirst · CreedBois du PortugalEDP · 1987 · ★ 4.18
Absolu AventusSecond · CreedAbsolu AventusEDP · 2025 · ★ 4.47
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Bois du Portugal × Absolu Aventus

Woody, aromatic and lavender meets fruity, citrus and aromatic. 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 Bois du Portugal, blue is Absolu Aventus. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bois du PortugalAbsolu Aventus
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
fruitysecond
warm spicysecond
sweetsecond
lavenderfirst
soft spicysecond
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bois du Portugal
LavenderLavenderSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarAmbergrisAmbergris
In both
BergamotVetiver
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticcitrusfresh spicy
Only in Absolu Aventus
PineapplePineappleBlack CurrantBlack CurrantGrapefruitGrapefruitPink PepperPink PepperLemonLemonCardamomCardamomCinnamonCinnamonGingerGingerPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAbsolu Aventus brings citrus and aromatic; Bois du Portugal brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bois du Portugal is long lasting and moderate, Absolu Aventus long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAbsolu Aventus first, then Bois du Portugal 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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