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.

Wood On FireFirst · MontaleWood On Fire2021 · ★ 3.73
Royal Extract IISecond · GuerlainRoyal Extract II2020 · ★ 4.50
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Wood On FireRoyal Extract II
Contrast pairing

Wood On Fire × Royal Extract II

Woody, smoky and oud meets green, woody and aromatic. They share three 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 Wood On Fire, blue is Royal Extract II. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Wood On FireRoyal Extract II
woodyboth
aromaticboth
earthyboth
greensecond
smokyfirst
oudfirst
mossysecond
powderyfirst
white floralsecond
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Wood On Fire
SmokeSmokeAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSandalwoodVetiver RootVetiver RootAmberAmberVanillaVanilla
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
woodyaromaticearthy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Royal Extract II
PetitgrainPetitgrainPink PepperPink PepperHyacinthHyacinthOrange BlossomOrange BlossomCedarCedarGalbanumGalbanumMossMossVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRoyal Extract II brings green and aromatic; Wood On Fire brings woody and smoky. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and earthy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Wood On Fire is long lasting and strong, Royal Extract II 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 pointWood On Fire first, then Royal Extract II 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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Wood On Fire × Royal Extract II · Layering Lab | Scentsation