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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.

Un BoisFirst · ObviousUn BoisEDP · 2020 · ★ 3.79
ImperiaSecond · RayhaanImperia2022 · ★ 3.86
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Un Bois × Imperia

Woody, amber and fresh spicy meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share five 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 Un Bois, blue is Imperia. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Un BoisImperia
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusboth
earthyboth
amberfirst
greensecond
mossysecond
powderysecond
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Un Bois
Black PepperBlack PepperAmbroxanAmbroxanVirginia CedarVirginia CedarVetiverVetiverPapyrusPapyrusGurjan balsamGurjan balsam
In both
Bergamot
Five shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromaticearthycitrus
Only in Imperia
AppleAppleMintMintelemiElemiPatchouliPatchouliJasmineJasmineRoseRoseSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarOakmossOakmossAmberAmberMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepImperia brings aromatic and citrus; Un Bois brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, aromatic and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadImperia is voted moderate on both; Un Bois moderate and intimate. Expect Imperia to lead and Un Bois to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Imperia, two of Un Bois over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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