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.

Aqua Allegoria Pivoine MagnificaFirst · GuerlainAqua Allegoria Pivoine MagnificaEDT · 2005 · ★ 3.91
Pierre de Velay No. 23Second · Roja DovePierre de Velay No. 23EDP · 2019 · ★ 4.10
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Aqua Allegoria Pivoine MagnificaPierre de Velay No. 23
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Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica × Pierre de Velay No. 23

Violet, floral and powdery meets amber, woody and animalic. They share three 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 Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica, blue is Pierre de Velay No. 23. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aqua Allegoria Pivoine MagnificaPierre de Velay No. 23
powderyboth
woodyboth
freshboth
violetfirst
ambersecond
floralfirst
animalicsecond
muskysecond
citrusfirst
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica
Pink GrapefruitPink GrapefruitPeonyPeonyIrisIrisWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
In both
VioletBergamot
Three shared accords:
powderyfreshwoody
Only in Pierre de Velay No. 23
AldehydesAldehydesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineRose de MaiRose de MaiOrange BlossomOrange BlossomAmbergrisAmbergrisCivetCivetLabdanumLabdanumLeatherLeatherMuskMuskCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenAqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica brings floral; Pierre de Velay No. 23 brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list violet and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, fresh and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadPierre de Velay No. 23 is voted long lasting and moderate; Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica moderate on both. Expect Pierre de Velay No. 23 to lead and Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Pierre de Velay No. 23, two of Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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