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.

Holiday SignatureFirst · House Of SillageHoliday SignatureEDP · 2012 · ★ 3.94
EsquelSecond · XerjoffEsquel2009 · ★ 4.05
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Holiday Signature × Esquel

Citrus, woody and fruity meets aromatic, citrus and lavender. They share five 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 Holiday Signature, blue is Esquel. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Holiday SignatureEsquel
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
sweetboth
earthyboth
lavendersecond
vanillasecond
fresh spicysecond
ambersecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Holiday Signature
Blood OrangeBlood OrangeMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePeachPeachJasmineJasmineCedarCedar
In both
RoseVetiver
Five shared accords:
citruswoodyaromaticearthysweet
Only in Esquel
LavenderLavenderLemonLemonBergamotBergamotIrisIrisPink PepperPink PepperMyrtleMyrtlePatchouliPatchouliCinnamonCinnamonOrange BlossomOrange BlossomPetitgrainPetitgrainNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Ylang-YlangYlang-Ylang
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEsquel brings aromatic and citrus; Holiday Signature brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, aromatic and earthy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadEsquel is voted long lasting and strong; Holiday Signature moderate on both. Expect Esquel to lead and Holiday Signature to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Esquel, two of Holiday Signature over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Holiday Signature × Esquel · Layering Lab | Scentsation