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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.

XO BrandyFirst · Navitus ParfumsXO Brandy2021 · ★ 4.11
Alba sui NavigliSecond · TrussardiAlba sui NavigliEDP · 2022 · ★ 3.87
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Contrast pairing

XO Brandy × Alba sui Navigli

Sweet, woody and warm spicy meets citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share one accord 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 XO Brandy, blue is Alba sui Navigli. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

XO BrandyAlba sui Navigli
woodyboth
sweetfirst
citrussecond
aromaticsecond
fresh spicysecond
warm spicyfirst
almondfirst
fruityfirst
powderyfirst
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in XO Brandy
AlmondAlmondDatesDatesDavanaDavanaBrandyBrandyCoffeeCoffeeHeliotropeHeliotropeVirginia CedarVirginia CedarSugar CaneSugar CaneIndonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafTolu BalsamTolu BalsamSandalwoodSandalwood
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
woody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Alba sui Navigli
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeItalian OrangeItalian OrangeLimeLimeBasilBasilPetitgrainPetitgrainJuniperJuniperAmbroxanAmbroxanMuskMuskVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAlba sui Navigli brings citrus and aromatic; XO Brandy brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody runs through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put XO Brandy in winter and fall and Alba sui Navigli in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: XO Brandy is long lasting and moderate, Alba sui Navigli moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointXO Brandy first, then Alba sui Navigli 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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