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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.

Esprit du RoiFirst · Penhaligon'sEsprit du RoiEDC · 2011 · ★ 4.18
Le Parfum LumièreSecond · Elie SaabLe Parfum LumièreParfum · 2021 · ★ 3.98
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Harmony pairing

Esprit du Roi × Le Parfum Lumière

Aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus meets white floral, citrus and woody. They share two accords and four 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 Esprit du Roi, blue is Le Parfum Lumière. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Esprit du RoiLe Parfum Lumière
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticfirst
white floralsecond
fresh spicyfirst
greenfirst
warm spicyfirst
freshfirst
tuberosesecond
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Esprit du Roi
Tomato LeafTomato LeafMintMintAldehydesAldehydesCitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotCitronCitronAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonArtemisiaArtemisiaCardamomCardamomGeraniumGeraniumClovesClovesJasmineJasmine
In both
Mandarin OrangeYlang-YlangPatchouliMusk
Two shared accords:
citruswoody
Only in Le Parfum Lumière
Orange BlossomOrange BlossomJasmine SambacJasmine SambacTuberoseTuberoseGardeniaGardeniaWoody NotesWoody NotesAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEsprit du Roi brings aromatic and citrus; Le Parfum Lumière brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange, ylang-ylang, patchouli and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Esprit du Roi is moderate on both, Le Parfum Lumière 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 pointLe Parfum Lumière first, then Esprit du Roi 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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