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.

Boss In Motion BlackFirst · Hugo BossBoss In Motion Black2006 · ★ 3.79
Semi-Bespoke No. 1Second · Roja DoveSemi-Bespoke No. 1EDP · 2005 · ★ 4.31
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Boss In Motion BlackSemi-Bespoke No. 1
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Boss In Motion Black × Semi-Bespoke No. 1

Citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic meets woody, citrus and yellow floral. 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 Boss In Motion Black, blue is Semi-Bespoke No. 1. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Boss In Motion BlackSemi-Bespoke No. 1
citrusboth
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
yellow floralsecond
rosesecond
powderysecond
aldehydicsecond
sweetsecond
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Boss In Motion Black
KumquatKumquatGrapefruitGrapefruitMyrhhMyrhhGingerGinger
In both
BergamotSandalwood
Four shared accords:
citruswoodyamberwarm spicy
Only in Semi-Bespoke No. 1
AldehydesAldehydesOrangeOrangeLemonLemonYlang-YlangYlang-YlangRoseRoseJasmineJasminePatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverOakmossOakmossOrris RootOrris RootAmberAmberMyrrhMyrrh
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBoss In Motion Black brings citrus and aromatic; Semi-Bespoke No. 1 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, amber and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadSemi-Bespoke No. 1 is voted long lasting and strong; Boss In Motion Black moderate on both. Expect Semi-Bespoke No. 1 to lead and Boss In Motion Black to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Semi-Bespoke No. 1, two of Boss In Motion Black over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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