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.

Le Barbier de TangerFirst · MDCI ParfumsLe Barbier de Tanger2016 · ★ 4.06
Silver ShadeSecond · AjmalSilver Shade2012 · ★ 3.86
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Le Barbier de Tanger × Silver Shade

Aromatic, citrus and green meets citrus, woody and powdery. They share five 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 Le Barbier de Tanger, blue is Silver Shade. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Le Barbier de TangerSilver Shade
citrusboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
fruityboth
greenfirst
earthyfirst
powderysecond
muskysecond
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Le Barbier de Tanger
BasilBasilTangerineTangerineCaloneCaloneCardamomCardamomLavenderLavenderPetitgrainPetitgrainPineapplePineappleGalbanumGalbanumAppleAppleOakmossOakmossVetiverVetiverWoody NotesWoody Notes
In both
BergamotLemon
Five shared accords:
aromaticcitruswoodyfresh spicyfruity
Only in Silver Shade
LimeLimeBlack CurrantBlack CurrantViolet LeafViolet LeafPlumPlumIrisIrisRoseRoseJasmineJasmineWhite MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisAmbergrisCedarCedarSandalwoodSandalwoodCivetCivet
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLe Barbier de Tanger brings aromatic, citrus and green; Silver Shade brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and lemon, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Le Barbier de Tanger is long lasting and strong, Silver Shade 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 pointSilver Shade first, then Le Barbier de Tanger 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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