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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.

Hand in HandFirst · Ramon MonegalHand in Hand2014 · ★ 4.09
Valentino Uomo Noir AbsoluSecond · ValentinoValentino Uomo Noir AbsoluEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.42
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Hand in HandValentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Contrast pairing

Hand in Hand × Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

Rose, warm spicy and oud meets warm spicy, woody and amber. 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 Hand in Hand, blue is Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Hand in HandValentino Uomo Noir Absolu
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
rosefirst
woodysecond
ambersecond
oudfirst
cinnamonsecond
balsamicsecond
smokysecond
yellow floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Hand in Hand
CardamomCardamomYlang YlangYlang YlangCorianderCorianderRoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumGalbanumGalbanumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)LeatherLeatherMadagascar VetiverMadagascar Vetiver
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
warm spicyfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
CinnamonCinnamonPepperPepperIncenseIncenseOlibanumOlibanumSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • A shared threadWarm spicy and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Hand in Hand is eternal and moderate, Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu 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 pointValentino Uomo Noir Absolu first, then Hand in Hand 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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Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
Hand in Hand+BlancoRamon MonegalBlancoAdds green, woody and fresh.HarmonyHand in Hand+Alhambra OudRamon MonegalAlhambra OudAdds white floral, fruity and amber; shares agarwood (oud) and rose.HarmonyHand in Hand+Oblique RewindGivenchyOblique RewindAdds woody, cherry and sweet; shares one accord.HarmonyBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
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