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.

Island CapriFirst · Michael KorsIsland Capri2008 · ★ 3.62
Pour Homme AbsoluSecond · Michael KorsPour Homme Absolu2025 · ★ 4.24
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Contrast pairing

Island Capri × Pour Homme Absolu

Woody, citrus and aromatic meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share seven accords and no 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 Island Capri, blue is Pour Homme Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Island CapriPour Homme Absolu
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
floralboth
fresh spicyboth
greenboth
freshboth
lavendersecond
warm spicysecond
rosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Island Capri
CypressCypressBitter OrangeBitter OrangeBasilBasilBergamotBergamotRoseRoseFig LeafFig LeafParma VioletParma VioletJasmineJasmineOlive TreeOlive TreeOakmossOakmossLeatherLeather
In bothNo shared notesSeven shared accords:
woodycitrusaromaticfresh spicygreenfreshfloral
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Pour Homme Absolu
LemonLemonCardamomCardamomPeppermintPeppermintPink PepperPink PepperLavenderLavenderRosyfoliaRosyfoliaMahonialMahonialIncenseIncenseCedarwoodCedarwoodAkigalawoodAkigalawoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIsland Capri brings citrus and aromatic; Pour Homme Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Island Capri 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 pointPour Homme Absolu first, then Island Capri 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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