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.

Extreme SpeedFirst · Michael KorsExtreme SpeedEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.98
Pour Homme AbsoluSecond · Michael KorsPour Homme Absolu2025 · ★ 4.24
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Extreme Speed × Pour Homme Absolu

Woody, aromatic and warm spicy meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share three accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Extreme Speed, blue is Pour Homme Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Extreme SpeedPour Homme Absolu
aromaticboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
citrussecond
lavendersecond
floralsecond
powderyfirst
violetfirst
fresh spicysecond
oudsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Extreme Speed
CypressCypressSageSageVioletVioletCorianderCorianderCinnamonCinnamonCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliTolu BalsamTolu Balsam
In both
Cardamom
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticwarm spicy
Only in Pour Homme Absolu
LemonLemonPeppermintPeppermintPink PepperPink PepperLavenderLavenderRosyfoliaRosyfoliaMahonialMahonialIncenseIncenseCedarwoodCedarwoodAkigalawoodAkigalawoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepExtreme Speed brings aromatic; Pour Homme Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cardamom, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Extreme Speed is moderate on both, Pour Homme Absolu long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointExtreme Speed first, then Pour Homme Absolu 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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Extreme Speed × Pour Homme Absolu · Layering Lab | Scentsation