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.

A Balm Of CalmFirst · Penhaligon'sA Balm Of CalmEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.93
Vert FougereSecond · FlorisVert Fougere2020 · ★ 3.81
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A Balm Of Calm × Vert Fougere

Aromatic, woody and warm spicy meets woody, citrus and fresh spicy. 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 A Balm Of Calm, blue is Vert Fougere. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

A Balm Of CalmVert Fougere
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
lavenderboth
citrussecond
greensecond
smokysecond
warm spicyfirst
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in A Balm Of Calm
Clary SageClary SageCardamomCardamomIrisIrisRumRumGeraniumGeraniumSandalwoodSandalwoodVetiverVetiverOakOak
In both
Lavender
Five shared accords:
aromaticwoodypowderylavenderfresh spicy
Only in Vert Fougere
GalbanumGalbanumBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitGingerGingerNeroliNeroliSmokeSmokeCashmeranCashmeranCedarCedarAmberAmberPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepA Balm Of Calm brings aromatic; Vert Fougere brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, powdery and lavender run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: A Balm Of Calm is moderate on both, Vert Fougere 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 pointA Balm Of Calm first, then Vert Fougere 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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