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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.

FormosaFirst · Ormonde JayneFormosa2022 · ★ 3.86
Elysee OudSecond · Arabian OudElysee OudEDP · ★ 5.00
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Formosa × Elysee Oud

Citrus, floral and woody meets citrus, woody and amber. They share six accords and two 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 Formosa, blue is Elysee Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

FormosaElysee Oud
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
fruityboth
fresh spicyboth
floralfirst
ambersecond
muskysecond
greenfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Formosa
CitronCitronCardamomCardamomBlack CurrantBlack CurrantGreen TeaGreen TeaOsmanthusOsmanthusFreesiaFreesiaTea LeafTea LeafSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMusk
In both
BergamotCedar
Six shared accords:
citruswoodyfruitypowderyaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Elysee Oud
GrapefruitGrapefruitLemonLemonAppleApplePatchouliPatchouliCorianderCorianderLabdanumLabdanumWhite MuskWhite MuskVanillaVanillaAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepFormosa brings citrus; Elysee Oud brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, fruity and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadElysee Oud is voted long lasting and strong; Formosa moderate on both. Expect Elysee Oud to lead and Formosa to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Elysee Oud, two of Formosa over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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