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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.

Sandalwood SacréFirst · Le Jardin RetrouveSandalwood SacréEDP · 1979 · ★ 3.86
Opus XVI TimberSecond · AmouageOpus XVI Timber2025 · ★ 4.19
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Sandalwood Sacré × Opus XVI Timber

Woody, earthy and mossy meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share three 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 Sandalwood Sacré, blue is Opus XVI Timber. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Sandalwood SacréOpus XVI Timber
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
amberboth
aromaticsecond
earthyfirst
mossyfirst
fresh spicysecond
patchoulifirst
powderyfirst
aldehydicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sandalwood Sacré
AldehydesAldehydesLemonLemonYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineGeraniumGeraniumOakmossOakmossCivetCivetLabdanumLabdanumTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
SandalwoodPatchouli
Three shared accords:
woodywarm spicyamber
Only in Opus XVI Timber
CypressCypressJuniperJuniperCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperCocoaCocoaFrankincenseFrankincenseFirFirLavenderLavenderPalo SantoPalo SantoCedarwoodCedarwoodVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOpus XVI Timber brings aromatic; Sandalwood Sacré brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOpus XVI Timber is voted long lasting and strong; Sandalwood Sacré moderate on both. Expect Opus XVI Timber to lead and Sandalwood Sacré to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Opus XVI Timber, two of Sandalwood Sacré over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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