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.

No5 NarcisoFirst · PradaNo5 Narciso2007 · ★ 4.36
OligarchSecond · Roja DoveOligarchEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.39
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No5 Narciso × Oligarch

Citrus, white floral and aromatic meets citrus, aromatic and woody. They share five accords and two 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 No5 Narciso, blue is Oligarch. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No5 NarcisoOligarch
citrusboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
white floralboth
fresh spicyboth
yellow floralfirst
greenfirst
amberfirst
beeswaxfirst
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in No5 Narciso
African Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerBeeswaxBeeswaxVetiverVetiverNarcissusNarcissusOlibanumOlibanum
In both
BergamotMusk
Five shared accords:
citruswhite floralaromaticwoodyfresh spicy
Only in Oligarch
LemonLemonLimeLimeLavenderLavenderThymeThymeBlack CurrantBlack CurrantAppleAppleOrange BlossomOrange BlossomChampacaChampacaJasmineJasmineCoconutCoconutLilyLilyjuniper berryJuniper berry
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNo5 Narciso brings citrus and aromatic; Oligarch brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, white floral, aromatic and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: No5 Narciso is long lasting and moderate, Oligarch long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOligarch first, then No5 Narciso 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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No5 Narciso × Oligarch · Layering Lab | Scentsation