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.

First · Ramon MonegalL'Eau InvisibleEDP · 2010

Second · J.F. Schwarzlose BerlinAltruist Eau de ParfumEDP · 2017 · ★ 3.71

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Contrast pairing

L'Eau Invisible × Altruist Eau de Parfum

Citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy meets woody, citrus and fresh spicy. They share four accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is L'Eau Invisible, blue is Altruist Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L'Eau InvisibleAltruist Eau de Parfum

citrusboth

woodyboth

fresh spicyboth

aromaticboth

balsamicsecond

freshsecond

aquaticsecond

ambersecond

leatherfirst

warm spicysecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L'Eau Invisible

Beeswax

Coriander

Mate

Neroli

Orange

Isobutyl Quinoline

In both

Bergamot

Four shared accords:

citrusaromaticfresh spicywoody

Only in Altruist Eau de Parfum

Watery Notes Lemon

Lemon

Ginger

Orange Blossom Rose

Rose

Black Pepper Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Ambrarome

Cedar

Vetiver

Patchouli

Why it might work

Light over deepL'Eau Invisible brings citrus and aromatic; Altruist Eau de Parfum brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?