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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.

L'InitialFirst · GuerlainL'InitialEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.23
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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L'InitialHabit Rouge Légère
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L'Initial × Habit Rouge Légère

Caramel, sweet and citrus meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share four accords and five 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 L'Initial, blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L'InitialHabit Rouge Légère
citrusboth
vanillaboth
powderyboth
caramelfirst
fresh spicyboth
sweetfirst
woodysecond
irisfirst
patchoulisecond
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L'Initial
JasmineJasmineIrisIrisTurkish RoseTurkish RoseCaramelCaramelTonka BeanTonka BeanAlmondAlmond
In both
OrangeBergamotVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli
Four shared accords:
citrusvanillapowderyfresh spicy
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeLemonLemonNeroliNeroliSpicesSpicesCedarCedarLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Light over deepL'Initial brings citrus; Habit Rouge Légère brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list orange, bergamot, vanilla and white musk and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, vanilla, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: L'Initial is moderate on both, 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 pointL'Initial 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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