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.

Gris MontaigneFirst · DiorGris MontaigneEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.26
Philtre CeylanSecond · Atelier ColognePhiltre Ceylan2016 · ★ 4.01
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Gris Montaigne × Philtre Ceylan

Woody, earthy and patchouli meets green, fresh spicy and aromatic. They share three 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 Gris Montaigne, blue is Philtre Ceylan. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Gris MontaignePhiltre Ceylan
woodyboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
greensecond
fresh spicysecond
earthyfirst
patchoulifirst
mossyfirst
rosefirst
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Gris Montaigne
GrapefruitGrapefruitRoseRoseStrawberryStrawberryJasmineJasmineOrange BlossomOrange BlossomYlang-YlangYlang-YlangPatchouliPatchouliOakmossOakmossSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberCedarCedarWhite MuskWhite Musk
In both
Bergamot
Three shared accords:
woodycitruswarm spicy
Only in Philtre Ceylan
MintMintCardamomCardamomBlack TeaBlack TeaGreen TeaGreen TeaIris FlowerIris FlowerCuminCuminPapyrusPapyrusGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPhiltre Ceylan brings green and aromatic; Gris Montaigne brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Gris Montaigne is long lasting and moderate, Philtre Ceylan 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 pointGris Montaigne first, then Philtre Ceylan 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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