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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.

Lucius MaximusFirst · Fragrance Du BoisLucius MaximusEDP · 2026 · ★ 4.36
CalvinSecond · Calvin KleinCalvin1981 · ★ 4.50
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Harmony pairing

Lucius Maximus × Calvin

Woody, citrus and vanilla meets aromatic, citrus and woody. They share five 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 Lucius Maximus, blue is Calvin. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Lucius MaximusCalvin
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
white floralboth
vanillafirst
herbalsecond
coffeefirst
fresh spicysecond
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Lucius Maximus
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangePink PepperPink PepperMandarinMandarinCoffeeCoffeeGeorgywoodGeorgywoodCedarwoodCedarwoodMahonialMahonialMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanTonka BeanHaitian VetiverHaitian VetiverAkigalawoodAkigalawoodCypriolCypriol
In both
BergamotOrange Blossom
Five shared accords:
woodycitruswarm spicyaromaticwhite floral
Only in Calvin
ChamomileChamomileNeroliNeroliMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonTarragonTarragonGeraniumGeraniumCinnamonCinnamonLemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaPatchouliPatchouliMuskMuskVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLucius Maximus brings citrus; Calvin brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and orange blossom, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, warm spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Lucius Maximus is long lasting and strong, Calvin long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointLucius Maximus first, then Calvin 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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