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.

TuxedoFirst · Ralph LaurenTuxedo1979 · ★ 4.66
Hidden ShadesSecond · The House of OudHidden Shades2023 · ★ 3.25
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Harmony pairing

Tuxedo × Hidden Shades

Amber, white floral and aromatic meets vanilla, amber and woody. They share five accords and five 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 Tuxedo, blue is Hidden Shades. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

TuxedoHidden Shades
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
powderyboth
citrusboth
vanillasecond
white floralfirst
aromaticfirst
yellow floralfirst
floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Tuxedo
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangTarragonTarragonAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonPeachPeachNarcissusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaGardeniaCloveCloveCorianderCorianderRoseRoseFrench labdanumFrench labdanumoak mossOak moss
In both
BergamotJasmineBenzoinSandalwoodMusk
Five shared accords:
amberwoodywarm spicycitruspowdery
Only in Hidden Shades
MirabelleMirabelleLemonLemonCherry BlossomCherry BlossomLabdanumLabdanumVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka BeanPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepTuxedo brings aromatic; Hidden Shades brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, jasmine, benzoin and sandalwood and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadTuxedo is voted eternal and moderate; Hidden Shades moderate on both. Expect Tuxedo to lead and Hidden Shades to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Tuxedo, two of Hidden Shades over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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