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.

AlchemicoFirst · MazzolariAlchemicoEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.39
AstaralSecond · XerjoffAstaral2023 · ★ 4.21
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Alchemico × Astaral

Fresh spicy, aromatic and amber meets amber, woody and oud. 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 Alchemico, blue is Astaral. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

AlchemicoAstaral
amberboth
woodyboth
roseboth
fresh spicyfirst
aromaticfirst
oudsecond
warm spicyfirst
smokyfirst
soft spicysecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Alchemico
CypressCypressPepperPepperIncenseIncenseGeraniumGeraniumVetiverVetiver
In both
AmberRose
Three shared accords:
amberwoodyrose
Only in Astaral
Shamama AttarShamama AttarPink PepperPink PepperAniseAniseAmberwoodAmberwoodVioletVioletLabdanumLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)MossMossPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAlchemico brings aromatic; Astaral brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody and rose run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Alchemico is moderate on both, Astaral long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAstaral first, then Alchemico 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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Alchemico × Astaral · Layering Lab | Scentsation