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.

Mitsouko Eau de CologneFirst · GuerlainMitsouko Eau de CologneEDC · 1919 · ★ 4.53
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Mitsouko Eau de CologneHabit Rouge Légère
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Mitsouko Eau de Cologne × Habit Rouge Légère

Citrus, mossy and earthy 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 Mitsouko Eau de Cologne, blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Mitsouko Eau de CologneHabit Rouge Légère
citrusboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
mossyfirst
earthyfirst
fruityfirst
floralfirst
patchoulisecond
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Mitsouko Eau de Cologne
CitrusesCitrusesRoseRoseJasmineJasminePeachPeachLilacLilacYlang-YlangYlang-YlangOakmossOakmossVetiverVetiverAmberAmberCinnamonCinnamon
In both
BergamotSpices
Four shared accords:
citruswoodywarm spicyaromatic
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeLemonLemonOrangeOrangeNeroliNeroliPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarLeatherLeatherVanillaVanillaWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMitsouko Eau de Cologne brings citrus; Habit Rouge Légère brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and spices, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, warm spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Mitsouko Eau de Cologne 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 pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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