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.

First · Imaginary AuthorsL'Orchidee Terrible2012 · ★ 3.29

Second · Zara04 Pure Selection2017 · ★ 3.94

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Contrast pairing

L'Orchidee Terrible × 04 Pure Selection

Aldehydic, fresh and floral meets white floral, floral and amber. They share three accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is L'Orchidee Terrible, blue is 04 Pure Selection. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L'Orchidee Terrible04 Pure Selection

white floralboth

freshboth

floralboth

aldehydicfirst

powderyfirst

sweetfirst

honeyfirst

muskyfirst

ambersecond

soapyfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L'Orchidee Terrible

Aldehydes

Orchid

Satin

Honey

White Musk

In both

Lily-of-the-Valley

Three shared accords:

freshfloralwhite floral

Only in 04 Pure Selection

Gardenia

Magnolia

Ivy

Jasmine Sambac Orange Blossom

Orange Blossom Ambroxan

Ambroxan

Orris

Benzoin

Why it might work

Notes in commonBoth list lily-of-the-valley, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadFresh, floral and white floral 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 leadL'Orchidee Terrible is voted long lasting and strong; 04 Pure Selection moderate and intimate. Expect L'Orchidee Terrible to lead and 04 Pure Selection to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of L'Orchidee Terrible, two of 04 Pure Selection over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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