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.

Black XS L Exces for HimFirst · RabanneBlack XS L Exces for HimEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.27
Invictus Victory ElixirSecond · RabanneInvictus Victory ElixirEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.52
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Black XS L Exces for Him × Invictus Victory Elixir

Citrus, woody and amber meets vanilla, warm spicy and amber. 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 Black XS L Exces for Him, blue is Invictus Victory Elixir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black XS L Exces for HimInvictus Victory Elixir
amberboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
lavenderboth
citrusfirst
vanillasecond
woodyfirst
balsamicboth
earthyfirst
patchoulifirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black XS L Exces for Him
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSea NotesSea NotesAmberAmber
In both
LavenderPatchouli
Five shared accords:
amberaromaticlavenderwarm spicybalsamic
Only in Invictus Victory Elixir
CardamomCardamomBlack PepperBlack PepperIncenseIncenseVanilla PodVanilla PodTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack XS L Exces for Him brings citrus; Invictus Victory Elixir brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, aromatic, lavender and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Black XS L Exces for Him is long lasting and strong, Invictus Victory Elixir long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointInvictus Victory Elixir first, then Black XS L Exces for Him 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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