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.

The Heart of LeoFirst · GucciThe Heart of LeoEDP · 2024 · ★ 4.15
Vanilla in BourbonSecond · Scents of WoodVanilla in Bourbon2022 · ★ 4.24
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Harmony pairing

The Heart of Leo × Vanilla in Bourbon

Amber, fruity and warm spicy meets amber, warm spicy and vanilla. 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 The Heart of Leo, blue is Vanilla in Bourbon. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Heart of LeoVanilla in Bourbon
amberboth
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
balsamicboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
vanillasecond
fruityfirst
cinnamonsecond
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in The Heart of Leo
Black CurrantBlack Currant
In both
OlibanumMyrrh
Six shared accords:
amberwarm spicyaromaticbalsamicwoodyfresh spicy
Only in Vanilla in Bourbon
CinnamonCinnamonCardamomCardamomLemon ZestLemon ZestLabdanumLabdanumGurjan balsamGurjan balsamVanillaVanillaGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceThe Heart of Leo brings amber; Vanilla in Bourbon brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list olibanum and myrrh, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, warm spicy, aromatic and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: The Heart of Leo is long lasting and moderate, Vanilla in Bourbon moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointVanilla in Bourbon first, then The Heart of Leo 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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