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.

Encens Mythique D'OrientFirst · GuerlainEncens Mythique D'OrientEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.23
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Encens Mythique D'Orient × Habit Rouge Légère

Amber, woody and warm spicy meets citrus, woody and patchouli. 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 Encens Mythique D'Orient, blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Encens Mythique D'OrientHabit Rouge Légère
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
amberfirst
citrussecond
rosefirst
patchoulisecond
balsamicfirst
smokyfirst
leathersecond
aldehydicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Encens Mythique D'Orient
RoseRoseAldehydesAldehydesSaffronSaffronPink PepperPink PepperVetiverVetiverAmbergrisAmbergrisIncenseIncenseWoody NotesWoody Notes
In both
Patchouli
Two shared accords:
woodywarm spicy
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeLemonLemonBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeNeroliNeroliSpicesSpicesCedarCedarLeatherLeatherVanillaVanillaWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHabit Rouge Légère brings citrus; Encens Mythique D'Orient brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Encens Mythique D'Orient is eternal and strong, Habit Rouge Légère long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointEncens Mythique D'Orient first, then Habit Rouge Légère 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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