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.

Desir Pour HommeFirst · RochasDesir Pour Homme2007 · ★ 4.15
MacassarSecond · RochasMacassar1980 · ★ 4.52
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Desir Pour Homme × Macassar

Woody, citrus and warm spicy meets woody, aromatic and earthy. They share three 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 Desir Pour Homme, blue is Macassar. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Desir Pour HommeMacassar
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
citrusfirst
cacaofirst
vanillafirst
earthysecond
anisfirst
muskyfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Desir Pour Homme
AniseAniseGrapefruitGrapefruitBitter OrangeBitter OrangeCacaoCacaoCardamomCardamomVanillaVanillaCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
In both
Cedar
Three shared accords:
woodywarm spicyaromatic
Only in Macassar
Pine Tree NeedlesPine Tree NeedlesArtemisiaArtemisiaGreen NotesGreen NotesFruity NotesFruity NotesBergamotBergamotPatchouliPatchouliCarnationCarnationJasmineJasmineVetiverVetiverGeraniumGeraniumLeatherLeatherOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDesir Pour Homme brings citrus; Macassar brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy and aromatic 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 leadMacassar is voted eternal and strong; Desir Pour Homme moderate on both. Expect Macassar to lead and Desir Pour Homme to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Macassar, two of Desir Pour Homme over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Desir Pour Homme × Macassar · Layering Lab | Scentsation