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.

Durban JaneFirst · Maison d'ETTODurban JaneEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.04
Illusion CaptiveSecond · LaliqueIllusion CaptiveEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.02
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Durban Jane × Illusion Captive

Woody, powdery and iris meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share two 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 Durban Jane, blue is Illusion Captive. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Durban JaneIllusion Captive
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
ambersecond
powderyfirst
sweetsecond
white floralsecond
balsamicsecond
patchoulisecond
irisfirst
vanillasecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Durban Jane
Pink PepperPink PepperAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Orris RootOrris RootOrange BlossomOrange BlossomSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
LabdanumCedar
Two shared accords:
woodywarm spicy
Only in Illusion Captive
BergamotBergamotFigFigJasmineJasmineCinnamonCinnamonMyrrhMyrrhPatchouliPatchouliTonka BeanTonka BeanVanilaVanila
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list labdanum and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Durban Jane is moderate on both, Illusion Captive moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointIllusion Captive first, then Durban Jane over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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Durban Jane × Illusion Captive · Layering Lab | Scentsation