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.

GingembreFirst · MolinardGingembreEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.03
Narcisse Noir (1911)Second · CaronNarcisse Noir (1911)EDP · 1911 · ★ 4.16
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Gingembre × Narcisse Noir (1911)

Citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic meets white floral, citrus and woody. 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 Gingembre, blue is Narcisse Noir (1911). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

GingembreNarcisse Noir (1911)
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
white floralsecond
fresh spicyfirst
yellow floralsecond
greensecond
powderysecond
sweetsecond
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Gingembre
Lemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitTangerineTangerineMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeGingerGingerPetitgrainPetitgrainNutmegNutmegWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesVetiverVetiverMineral notesMineral notesAmberAmber
In both
Jasmine
Three shared accords:
citrusaromaticwoody
Only in Narcisse Noir (1911)
NarcissusNarcissusAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerOrangeOrangeTincture of RoseTincture of RoseSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMuskVetyverVetyver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepGingembre brings citrus and aromatic; Narcisse Noir (1911) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Gingembre in summer and spring and Narcisse Noir (1911) in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadNarcisse Noir (1911) is voted long lasting and moderate; Gingembre moderate on both. Expect Narcisse Noir (1911) to lead and Gingembre to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Narcisse Noir (1911), two of Gingembre over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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