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
Chypre VanilleSecond · MontaleChypre VanilleEDP · 2006 · ★ 3.57
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Esprit du RoiChypre Vanille
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Esprit du Roi × Chypre Vanille

Aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus meets amber, woody and vanilla. They share four 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 Esprit du Roi, blue is Chypre Vanille. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Esprit du RoiChypre Vanille
aromaticboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
earthyboth
ambersecond
vanillasecond
powderysecond
fresh spicyfirst
citrusfirst
greenfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Esprit du Roi
Tomato LeafTomato LeafMintMintAldehydesAldehydesCitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotCitronCitronAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonArtemisiaArtemisiaMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCardamomCardamomGeraniumGeraniumClovesCloves
In both
Sandalwood
Four shared accords:
aromaticwoodywarm spicyearthy
Only in Chypre Vanille
RoseRoseIncenseIncenseVanilleVanilleAmberAmberIrisIrisVetyverVetyverTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEsprit du Roi brings aromatic and citrus; Chypre Vanille brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, warm spicy and earthy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Esprit du Roi in spring and summer and Chypre Vanille in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadChypre Vanille is voted eternal and strong; Esprit du Roi moderate on both. Expect Chypre Vanille to lead and Esprit du Roi to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Chypre Vanille, two of Esprit du Roi over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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