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.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicFirst · GuerlainAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicEDP · 2007 · ★ 4.12
Théorème HommeSecond · Rue BrocaThéorème HommeEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.42
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Aqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicThéorème Homme
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Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic × Théorème Homme

Citrus, fresh spicy and green meets citrus, woody and musky. They share two 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 Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic, blue is Théorème Homme. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicThéorème Homme
citrusboth
freshboth
woodysecond
muskysecond
ambersecond
warm spicysecond
powderysecond
fresh spicyfirst
greenfirst
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
ClementineClementineBitter OrangeBitter OrangeOrange BlossomOrange BlossomGreen TeaGreen TeaIvyIvyMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBasilBasilChamomileChamomilePeonyPeonySandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Amber
Two shared accords:
citrusfresh
Only in Théorème Homme
CitrusesCitrusesWoody NotesWoody NotesMuskMuskSpicesSpicesPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic brings citrus and green; Théorème Homme brings 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 threadCitrus and fresh run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadThéorème Homme is voted long lasting and moderate; Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic moderate on both. Expect Théorème Homme to lead and Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Théorème Homme, two of Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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