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.

Francois CharlesFirst · Rance 1795Francois CharlesEDP · 2007 · ★ 3.95
22 VendômeSecond · Van Cleef & Arpels22 Vendôme2022 · ★ 4.26
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Francois Charles22 Vendôme
Harmony pairing

Francois Charles × 22 Vendôme

Woody, citrus and powdery meets woody, earthy and fruity. They share six 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 22 Vendôme. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Francois Charles22 Vendôme
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
irisboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
earthysecond
fruitysecond
fresh spicyfirst
aquaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Francois Charles
GingerGingerCardamomCardamomBitter OrangeBitter OrangeLemonLemonPineapplePineappleMelonMelonGrapefruitGrapefruitTangerineTangerineCinnamonCinnamonPink PepperPink PepperAniseAniseLavenderLavender
In both
BergamotIrisVetiverPatchouli
Six shared accords:
woodycitruspowderyaromaticirissweet
Only in 22 Vendôme
PearPearTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepFrancois Charles brings citrus; 22 Vendôme brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, iris, vetiver and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, powdery and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Francois Charles is moderate on both, 22 Vendôme moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
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.
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