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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.

Francois CharlesFirst · Rance 1795Francois CharlesEDP · 2007 · ★ 3.95
Avant le JourSecond · Rance 1795Avant le JourEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.08
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Francois CharlesAvant le Jour
Harmony pairing

Francois Charles × Avant le Jour

Woody, citrus and powdery meets powdery, violet and amber. They share five accords and four 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 Francois Charles, blue is Avant le Jour. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Francois CharlesAvant le Jour
woodyboth
powderyboth
citrusboth
irisboth
fresh spicyboth
violetsecond
ambersecond
vanillasecond
aromaticfirst
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Francois Charles
GingerGingerCardamomCardamomBergamotBergamotBitter OrangeBitter OrangeLemonLemonPineapplePineappleMelonMelonGrapefruitGrapefruitTangerineTangerineCinnamonCinnamonPink PepperPink PepperAniseAnise
In both
JasmineCedarIrisAmber
Five shared accords:
woodycitruspowderyfresh spicyiris
Only in Avant le Jour
VioletVioletMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeMintMintGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPomegranate SeedPomegranate SeedBourbon VanillaBourbon VanillaBenzoinBenzoinOlibanumOlibanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepFrancois Charles brings citrus; Avant le Jour brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, cedar, iris and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Francois Charles is moderate on both, Avant le Jour 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 pointAvant le Jour first, then Francois Charles 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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