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.

The Tragedy of Lord GeorgeFirst · Penhaligon'sThe Tragedy of Lord GeorgeEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.10
Shaal NurSecond · EtroShaal NurEDP · 1997 · ★ 4.10
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The Tragedy of Lord GeorgeShaal Nur
Contrast pairing

The Tragedy of Lord George × Shaal Nur

Woody, amber and vanilla meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share two accords and no 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 The Tragedy of Lord George, blue is Shaal Nur. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Tragedy of Lord GeorgeShaal Nur
woodyboth
amberboth
aromaticsecond
citrussecond
fresh spicysecond
balsamicsecond
vanillafirst
warm spicyfirst
earthysecond
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Woodsy NotesWoodsy NotesBrandyBrandyAmberAmberTonka BeanTonka Bean
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
woodyamber
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Shaal Nur
BergamotBergamotCorianderCorianderLemonLemonBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodGrapefruitGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeRosemaryRosemaryTarragonTarragonThymeThymePetitgrainPetitgrainRoseRoseKaro KaroundeKaro Karounde
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShaal Nur brings aromatic and citrus; The Tragedy of Lord George brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: The Tragedy of Lord George is moderate on both, Shaal Nur moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointThe Tragedy of Lord George first, then Shaal Nur 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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