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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.

Oriental VeloursFirst · Les IndemodablesOriental Velours2016 · ★ 3.70
Cruz del SurSecond · XerjoffCruz del Sur2015 · ★ 3.83
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Contrast pairing

Oriental Velours × Cruz del Sur

Aromatic, woody and amber meets woody, musky and citrus. They share three accords and no 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 Oriental Velours, blue is Cruz del Sur. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oriental VeloursCruz del Sur
woodyboth
aromaticboth
amberboth
muskysecond
citrussecond
camphorsecond
marinesecond
rosesecond
powderysecond
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Oriental Velours
MyrrhMyrrhSpruceSpruceHaitian VetiverHaitian VetiverMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaIndian JasmineIndian Jasmine
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
aromaticwoodyamber
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Cruz del Sur
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeSea NotesSea NotesEucalyptusEucalyptusRoseRoseMuskMuskPatchouliPatchouliVanillaVanillaAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOriental Velours brings aromatic; Cruz del Sur brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody 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 leadCruz del Sur is voted eternal and strong; Oriental Velours long lasting and moderate. Expect Cruz del Sur to lead and Oriental Velours to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Cruz del Sur, two of Oriental Velours over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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