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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.

SirFirst · DS&DurgaSirEDC · 2011 · ★ 3.93
AlcoveSecond · Masque MilanoAlcove2024 · ★ 3.96
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Sir × Alcove

Amber, green and patchouli meets woody, aromatic and citrus. 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 Sir, blue is Alcove. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

SirAlcove
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
amberfirst
earthyboth
greenfirst
patchoulifirst
citrussecond
balsamicfirst
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sir
PatchouliPatchouliGalbanumGalbanumStyraxStyraxMaceMaceJasmineJasmineWatercressWatercress
In both
Amber
Four shared accords:
fresh spicywoodyaromaticearthy
Only in Alcove
Italian LemonItalian LemonCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotRosemaryRosemaryGrapefruitGrapefruitGuatemalan CardamomGuatemalan CardamomCypressCypressFigFigVioletVioletRoseRoseMysore SandalwoodMysore SandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisAmyris
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSir brings green; Alcove brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFresh spicy, woody, aromatic and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Sir is long lasting and moderate, Alcove 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 pointSir first, then Alcove 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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