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.

L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeFirst · GuerlainL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.36
Luxe AbsoluSecond · Navitus ParfumsLuxe AbsoluParfum · 2023 · ★ 3.37
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L'Homme Idéal Extrême × Luxe Absolu

Fruity, sweet and almond meets woody, oud and leather. They share four 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 L'Homme Idéal Extrême, blue is Luxe Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeLuxe Absolu
woodyboth
leatherboth
warm spicyboth
powderyboth
fruityfirst
oudsecond
sweetfirst
almondfirst
vanillasecond
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L'Homme Idéal Extrême
AlmondAlmondPink PepperPink PepperBergamotBergamotPlumPlumCinnamonCinnamonHeliotropeHeliotropeTobaccoTobaccoPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedar
In both
Leather
Four shared accords:
leatherwarm spicywoodypowdery
Only in Luxe Absolu
SaffronSaffronIndian GingerIndian GingerTurkish RoseTurkish RoseItalian Orris RootItalian Orris RootLaotian OudLaotian OudMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaAmberAmberOakmossOakmossSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list leather, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadLeather, warm spicy, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: L'Homme Idéal Extrême is long lasting and moderate, Luxe Absolu long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointLuxe Absolu first, then L'Homme Idéal Extrême 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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