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.

Dior Homme Intense 2011First · DiorDior Homme Intense 2011EDP · 2011 · ★ 4.49
Le Male CoupleSecond · Jean Paul GaultierLe Male CoupleEDT · 2013 · ★ 4.14
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Dior Homme Intense 2011Le Male Couple
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Dior Homme Intense 2011 × Le Male Couple

Iris, woody and powdery meets aromatic, woody and fresh spicy. They share four 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 Dior Homme Intense 2011, blue is Le Male Couple. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dior Homme Intense 2011Le Male Couple
aromaticboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
lavenderboth
irisfirst
fresh spicysecond
vanillasecond
earthyfirst
violetfirst
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dior Homme Intense 2011
IrisIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PearPearVirginia CedarVirginia CedarVetiverVetiver
In both
Lavender
Four shared accords:
woodypowderyaromaticlavender
Only in Le Male Couple
MintMintBergamotBergamotArtemisiaArtemisiaCardamomCardamomOrange BlossomOrange BlossomCinnamonCinnamonCarawayCarawayVanillaVanillaCedarCedarSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLe Male Couple brings aromatic; Dior Homme Intense 2011 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, aromatic and lavender run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Dior Homme Intense 2011 is long lasting and strong, Le Male Couple eternal and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointDior Homme Intense 2011 first, then Le Male Couple 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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