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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.

RelentFirst · EtroRelentEDP · 2010 · ★ 3.32
Patchouly Eau de ParfumSecond · EtroPatchouly Eau de ParfumEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.25
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Relent × Patchouly Eau de Parfum

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

RelentPatchouly Eau de Parfum
woodyboth
powderyboth
vanillaboth
sweetboth
citrusfirst
ambersecond
patchoulisecond
warm spicysecond
balsamicsecond
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Relent
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonOrangeOrangeLimeLimeEucalyptusEucalyptusAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerIrisIrisTincture of RoseTincture of RoseMuskMuskVanilleVanille
In both
Amber
Four shared accords:
powderysweetvanillawoody
Only in Patchouly Eau de Parfum
Woody NotesWoody NotesCitrusesCitrusesPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodTolu BalsamTolu BalsamVanillaVanillaLabdanumLabdanumTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRelent brings citrus; Patchouly Eau de Parfum brings amber and 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 threadPowdery, sweet, vanilla and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Relent is weak and enormous, 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 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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