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.

Le Bolshoi 2011 Edition LimiteeFirst · GuerlainLe Bolshoi 2011 Edition LimiteeEDP · 2011 · ★ 3.61
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Le Bolshoi 2011 Edition LimiteeHabit Rouge Légère
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Le Bolshoi 2011 Edition Limitee × Habit Rouge Légère

White floral, citrus and violet meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share four 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 Le Bolshoi 2011 Edition Limitee, blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Le Bolshoi 2011 Edition LimiteeHabit Rouge Légère
citrusboth
white floralboth
powderyboth
vanillaboth
woodysecond
violetfirst
patchoulisecond
sweetfirst
amberfirst
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Le Bolshoi 2011 Edition Limitee
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangePetitgrainPetitgrainVioletVioletAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangIncenseIncenseTonka BeanTonka BeanVanilleVanilleMuskMusk
In both
NeroliBergamot
Four shared accords:
white floralcitruspowderyvanilla
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeLemonLemonOrangeOrangePatchouliPatchouliSpicesSpicesCedarCedarLeatherLeatherVanillaVanillaWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLe Bolshoi 2011 Edition Limitee brings citrus; Habit Rouge Légère brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list neroli and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWhite floral, citrus, powdery and vanilla run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Le Bolshoi 2011 Edition Limitee is weak and moderate, 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 pointHabit Rouge Légère first, then Le Bolshoi 2011 Edition Limitee 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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