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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.

Week EndFirst · Nicolai Parfumeur CreateurWeek EndEDT · 2011 · ★ 4.05
Elegant BlackSecond · Arabian OudElegant Black★ 4.33
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Week EndElegant Black
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Week End × Elegant Black

Green, aromatic and fresh meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share six 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 Week End, blue is Elegant Black. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Week EndElegant Black
aromaticboth
greenboth
woodyboth
freshboth
white floralboth
muskyboth
citrussecond
fresh spicyfirst
powderysecond
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Week End
MintMintBasilBasilTarragonTarragonGalbanumGalbanumLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyGranny Smith appleGranny Smith appleCaloneCaloneJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCardamomCardamomVirginia CedarVirginia CedarLeatherLeather
In both
Musk
Six shared accords:
greenaromaticfreshwhite floralmuskywoody
Only in Elegant Black
OrangeOrangeLemonLemonLily of the ValleyLily of the ValleyPinePineSandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTonka BeanVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepWeek End brings green and aromatic; Elegant Black brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadGreen, aromatic, fresh and white floral 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 leadElegant Black is voted moderate and strong; Week End weak and moderate. Expect Elegant Black to lead and Week End to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Elegant Black, two of Week End over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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