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.
First · Penhaligon'sThe Omniscient Mr ThompsonEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.16
Second · XerjoffCruz del Sur2015 · ★ 3.83From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
The Omniscient Mr Thompson × Cruz del Sur
Vanilla, iris and aromatic meets woody, musky and citrus. They share three accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is The Omniscient Mr Thompson, blue is Cruz del Sur. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
The Omniscient Mr ThompsonCruz del Sur
woodyboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
vanillafirst
irisfirst
muskysecond
citrussecond
camphorsecond
fresh spicyfirst
marinesecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in The Omniscient Mr Thompson
Lavender
Elemi
Pink Pepper
Orris
Black Pepper
Geranium
Sesame
Oak
Lavender
Elemi
Pink Pepper
Orris
Black Pepper
Geranium
Sesame
OakIn both
Vanilla
Three shared accords:aromaticpowderywoody
Only in Cruz del Sur
Mandarin Orange
Sea Notes
Eucalyptus
Rose
Musk
Patchouli
Amber
Mandarin Orange
Sea Notes
Eucalyptus
Rose
Musk
Patchouli
AmberWhy it might work
- Light over deepThe Omniscient Mr Thompson brings aromatic; Cruz del Sur brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadAromatic, powdery and woody run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
What to watch
- An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
- One will leadCruz del Sur is voted eternal and strong; The Omniscient Mr Thompson moderate on both. Expect Cruz del Sur to lead and The Omniscient Mr Thompson to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Cruz del Sur, two of The Omniscient Mr Thompson over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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