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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.

Bois du PortugalFirst · CreedBois du PortugalEDP · 1987 · ★ 4.18
VaranasiSecond · Meo FusciuniVaranasi2020 · ★ 3.93
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Bois du Portugal × Varanasi

Woody, aromatic and lavender meets animalic, amber and woody. They share three 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 Varanasi. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bois du PortugalVaranasi
woodyboth
amberboth
fresh spicyboth
animalicsecond
aromaticfirst
leathersecond
smokysecond
warm spicysecond
lavenderfirst
oudsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bois du Portugal
BergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedar
In both
VetiverAmbergris
Three shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyamber
Only in Varanasi
IncenseIncenseSaffronSaffronNutmegNutmegCardamomCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRoseRoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)JasmineJasmineAnimal notesAnimal notesAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)LeatherLeatherGurjan balsamGurjan balsam
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBois du Portugal brings aromatic; Varanasi brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver and ambergris, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy and amber run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bois du Portugal is long lasting and moderate, Varanasi 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 pointVaranasi 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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