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.

Original Gentleman‘s CologneFirst · FlorisOriginal Gentleman‘s CologneCologne · ★ 3.60
PetroleumSecond · Histoires de ParfumsPetroleumParfum · 2011 · ★ 3.93
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Original Gentleman‘s Cologne × Petroleum

They share no accords and no 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 Original Gentleman‘s Cologne, blue is Petroleum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Original Gentleman‘s ColognePetroleum
animalicsecond
muskysecond
oudsecond
ambersecond
leathersecond
powderysecond
aldehydicsecond
rosesecond
patchoulisecond
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Original Gentleman‘s CologneEvery listed note is shared.
In bothNo shared notes
Only in Petroleum
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)AldehydesAldehydesBergamotBergamotAmberAmberRoseRoseCivettaCivettaLeatherLeatherMuskMuskPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Original Gentleman‘s Cologne in spring and summer and Petroleum in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Original Gentleman‘s Cologne is moderate on both, Petroleum 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 pointPetroleum first, then Original Gentleman‘s Cologne 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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