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.

JulesFirst · DiorJules1980 · ★ 4.34
Reserve Collection Black VioletSecond · Tom FordReserve Collection Black VioletEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.39
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Jules × Reserve Collection Black Violet

Aromatic, fresh spicy and woody meets woody, violet and citrus. They share seven 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 Jules, blue is Reserve Collection Black Violet. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

JulesReserve Collection Black Violet
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
mossyboth
powderyboth
earthyboth
floralboth
freshboth
aromaticfirst
violetsecond
citrussecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Jules
LavenderLavenderArtemisiaArtemisiaCarawayCarawayCarnationCarnationRoseRoseBasilBasilCedarCedarCyclamenCyclamenSandalwoodSandalwoodJasmineJasmineLeatherLeatherFirFir
In both
BergamotOakmoss
Seven shared accords:
fresh spicywoodymossyfloralearthyfreshpowdery
Only in Reserve Collection Black Violet
FruitsFruitsCitrusesCitrusesVioletVioletWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepJules brings aromatic; Reserve Collection Black Violet brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and oakmoss, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFresh spicy, woody, mossy and floral run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Jules is long lasting and strong, Reserve Collection Black Violet 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 pointReserve Collection Black Violet first, then Jules 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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Jules × Reserve Collection Black Violet · Layering Lab | Scentsation