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.

First · David JourquinCuir CaraibesEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.03

Second · ZaraRadiant Woods2016 · ★ 3.85

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Contrast pairing

Cuir Caraibes × Radiant Woods

Fresh spicy, citrus and tropical meets citrus, woody and aromatic. They share five 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 Cuir Caraibes, blue is Radiant Woods. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cuir CaraibesRadiant Woods

citrusboth

fresh spicyboth

woodyboth

white floralboth

sweetboth

aromaticsecond

tropicalfirst

fruityfirst

muskysecond

freshfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Cuir Caraibes

Green Mango Citruses

Citruses

Bergamot

Ginger

Pepper

White Flowers Leather

Leather

Guaiac Wood Vetiver

Vetiver

Patchouli

Amber

In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:

fresh spicycitruswoodysweetwhite floral

That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.

Only in Radiant Woods

Lemon

Mandarin Orange Juniper

Juniper

Orange Blossom Cypress

Cypress

Cashmere Wood Musk

Musk

Why it might work

Light over deepCuir Caraibes brings citrus; Radiant Woods brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
A shared threadFresh spicy, citrus, woody and sweet run through both.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadCuir Caraibes is voted long lasting and strong; Radiant Woods moderate on both. Expect Cuir Caraibes to lead and Radiant Woods to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Cuir Caraibes, two of Radiant Woods over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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