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.

Benetroessere RelentFirst · EtroBenetroessere RelentEDP · 2001 · ★ 4.02
Patchouly Eau de ParfumSecond · EtroPatchouly Eau de ParfumEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.25
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Benetroessere Relent × Patchouly Eau de Parfum

Citrus, iris and powdery meets amber, woody and patchouli. They share six 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 Benetroessere Relent, blue is Patchouly Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Benetroessere RelentPatchouly Eau de Parfum
amberboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
vanillaboth
earthyboth
citrusfirst
sweetboth
irisfirst
patchoulisecond
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Benetroessere Relent
OrangeOrangeLemonLemonEucalyptusEucalyptusIrisIrisOrange BlossomOrange BlossomRoseRoseMuskMuskCitronCitron
In both
AmberVanilla
Six shared accords:
powderyamberearthyvanillawoodysweet
Only in Patchouly Eau de Parfum
Woody NotesWoody NotesCitrusesCitrusesPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodTolu BalsamTolu BalsamLabdanumLabdanumTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBenetroessere Relent brings citrus; Patchouly Eau de Parfum brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, amber, earthy and vanilla run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Benetroessere Relent in spring and Patchouly Eau de Parfum in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Benetroessere Relent is moderate on both, Patchouly Eau de Parfum moderate and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointPatchouly Eau de Parfum first, then Benetroessere Relent 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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