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.

Blue OrchidFirst · LanvinBlue OrchidEDP · 2021 · ★ 3.78
MonsieurSecond · LanvinMonsieur1964 · ★ 4.54
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Blue OrchidMonsieur
Harmony pairing

Blue Orchid × Monsieur

Powdery, iris and musky meets musky, powdery and aromatic. They share four accords and three 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 Blue Orchid, blue is Monsieur. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Blue OrchidMonsieur
muskyboth
powderyboth
citrusboth
floralboth
irisfirst
aromaticsecond
warm spicysecond
animalicsecond
woodysecond
fruityfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Blue Orchid
AppleAppleIrisIrisOrchidOrchid
In both
LemonMuskTonka Bean
Four shared accords:
powderymuskycitrusfloral
Only in Monsieur
Green LeavesGreen LeavesBergamotBergamotFruity NotesFruity NotesClary SageClary SageCarnationCarnationCinnamonCinnamonJasmineJasmineSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarRoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumCivetCivet
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, musk and tonka bean, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, musky, citrus and floral run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Blue Orchid in spring and summer and Monsieur in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadMonsieur is voted moderate and strong; Blue Orchid moderate on both. Expect Monsieur to lead and Blue Orchid to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Monsieur, two of Blue Orchid over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Blue Orchid × Monsieur · Layering Lab | Scentsation