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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.

Esprit du RoiFirst · Penhaligon'sEsprit du RoiEDC · 2011 · ★ 4.18
Hawas BlackSecond · RasasiHawas BlackEDP · 2024 · ★ 4.22
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Esprit du RoiHawas Black
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Esprit du Roi × Hawas Black

Aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus meets woody, citrus and mossy. They share six accords and three 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 Hawas Black. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Esprit du RoiHawas Black
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
earthyboth
fruityboth
mossysecond
greenfirst
warm spicyfirst
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Esprit du Roi
Tomato LeafTomato LeafMintMintAldehydesAldehydesCitrusesCitrusesCitronCitronAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonArtemisiaArtemisiaMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCardamomCardamomGeraniumGeraniumClovesClovesYlang-YlangYlang-Ylang
In both
BergamotJasminePatchouli
Six shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicycitruswoodyearthyfruity
Only in Hawas Black
PineapplePineappleGrapefruitGrapefruitCedarwoodCedarwoodOakmossOakmossWoody NotesWoody NotesAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEsprit du Roi brings aromatic and citrus; Hawas Black brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, jasmine and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, citrus and woody 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 leadHawas Black is voted long lasting and strong; Esprit du Roi moderate on both. Expect Hawas Black to lead and Esprit du Roi to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Hawas Black, two of Esprit du Roi over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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