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Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Patchouli Eau de ParfumFirst · MolinardPatchouli Eau de ParfumEDP · 2015 · ★ 3.89
ExplorerSecond · ARgENTUMExplorer2022 · ★ 4.44
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Patchouli Eau de ParfumExplorer
Contrast pairing

Patchouli Eau de Parfum × Explorer

Patchouli, woody and warm spicy meets amber, fresh spicy and citrus. They share four 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 Patchouli Eau de Parfum, blue is Explorer. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Patchouli Eau de ParfumExplorer
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
patchoulifirst
ambersecond
warm spicyfirst
muskysecond
balsamicfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Patchouli Eau de Parfum
GeraniumGeraniumNeroliNeroliOrangeOrangePatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanillaMuskMusk
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromaticcitrus
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Explorer
GrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamotLabdanumLabdanumSichuan PepperSichuan PepperThymeThymeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)OlibanumOlibanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepExplorer brings citrus; Patchouli Eau de Parfum brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Patchouli Eau de Parfum is long lasting and moderate, Explorer 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 pointPatchouli Eau de Parfum first, then Explorer 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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