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Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Messe de MinuitFirst · EtroMesse de MinuitEDP · 1994 · ★ 4.11
Patchouly Eau de ParfumSecond · EtroPatchouly Eau de ParfumEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.25
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Messe de Minuit × Patchouly Eau de Parfum

Amber, citrus and warm spicy 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 Messe de Minuit, blue is Patchouly Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Messe de MinuitPatchouly Eau de Parfum
amberboth
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
balsamicboth
patchouliboth
sweetboth
citrusfirst
powderysecond
vanillasecond
aromaticfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Messe de Minuit
OrangeOrangeLemonLemonBergamotBergamotMyrhhMyrhhCinnamonCinnamonCitronCitronPetitgrainPetitgrainIncenseIncenseHoneyHoneyMuskMusk
In both
PatchouliLabdanum
Six shared accords:
amberwarm spicybalsamicsweetwoodypatchouli
Only in Patchouly Eau de Parfum
Woody NotesWoody NotesCitrusesCitrusesSandalwoodSandalwoodTolu BalsamTolu BalsamAmberAmberVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMesse de Minuit brings citrus; Patchouly Eau de Parfum brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and labdanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, warm spicy, balsamic and sweet run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Messe de Minuit 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 Messe de Minuit 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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