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.
First · HoubigantMuskEDP · 1971 · ★ 5.00
Second · CartierLes Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII2011 · ★ 4.31From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Musk × Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII
Rose, fresh spicy and aromatic meets warm spicy, patchouli and cacao. They share three accords and two notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Musk, blue is Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
MuskLes Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII
woodyboth
earthyboth
powderyboth
rosefirst
fresh spicyfirst
warm spicysecond
patchoulisecond
aromaticfirst
cacaosecond
citrusfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Musk
Bergamot
Ylang-Ylang
Geranium
Jasmine
Rose
Tonka Bean
Oak moss
Bergamot
Ylang-Ylang
Geranium
Jasmine
Rose
Tonka Bean
Oak mossIn both
MuskIris
Three shared accords:powderyearthywoody
Only in Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII
Dark Chocolate Liqueur
Patchouli
Cocoa
Tolu Balsam
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Amber
Leather
Vanilla
Dark Chocolate Liqueur
Patchouli
Cocoa
Tolu Balsam
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Amber
Leather
VanillaWhy it might work
- Notes in commonBoth list musk and iris, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadPowdery, earthy and woody run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
A starting pointLes Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII first, then Musk 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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