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.

LothairFirst · Penhaligon'sLothairEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.30
Knock On WoodSecond · Tory BurchKnock On WoodEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.81
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Contrast pairing

Lothair × Knock On Wood

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets citrus, floral and rose. They share three 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 Lothair, blue is Knock On Wood. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

LothairKnock On Wood
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
floralsecond
fresh spicyfirst
rosesecond
greenfirst
earthysecond
warm spicyfirst
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Lothair
JuniperJuniperCardamomCardamomFig LeafFig LeafBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitRed BerriesRed BerriesFig TreeFig TreeLavenderLavenderBlack TeaBlack TeaGeraniumGeraniumVanillaVanillaWoody NotesWoody Notes
In both
Magnolia
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticcitrus
Only in Knock On Wood
Blood OrangeBlood OrangeTurkish RoseTurkish RoseHaitian VetiverHaitian Vetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepKnock On Wood brings citrus; Lothair brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list magnolia, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Lothair is moderate on both, Knock On Wood 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 pointKnock On Wood first, then Lothair 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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