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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.

Matière NoireFirst · Louis VuittonMatière NoireEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.04
Flowerbomb Gold EditionSecond · Viktor&RolfFlowerbomb Gold Edition2017 · ★ 4.14
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Matière Noire × Flowerbomb Gold Edition

Rose, floral and oud meets floral, rose and green. 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 Matière Noire, blue is Flowerbomb Gold Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Matière NoireFlowerbomb Gold Edition
floralboth
roseboth
patchouliboth
oudfirst
amberfirst
fruityfirst
warm spicyfirst
woodyfirst
aquaticfirst
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Matière Noire
Blackcurrant SyrupBlackcurrant SyrupWatery NotesWatery NotesCyclamenCyclamenNarcissusNarcissusJasmine SambacJasmine SambacAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinBenzoinIncenseIncense
In both
RosePatchouli
Three shared accords:
rosefloralpatchouli
Only in Flowerbomb Gold Edition
TeaTeaOsmanthusOsmanthusBergamotBergamotOrchidOrchidJasmineJasmineFreesiaFreesiaOrange BlossomOrange BlossomMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenMatière Noire brings floral; Flowerbomb Gold Edition brings green. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadRose, floral and patchouli 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 leadFlowerbomb Gold Edition is voted long lasting and strong; Matière Noire long lasting and strong. Expect Flowerbomb Gold Edition to lead and Matière Noire to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Flowerbomb Gold Edition, two of Matière Noire over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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