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.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23First · Roja DovePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Extrait · 2013 · ★ 4.44
Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst)Second · Fueguia 1833Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst)2023 · ★ 4.19
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Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst)
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Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 × Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst)

Woody, white floral and citrus meets floral, woody and green. 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 Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23, blue is Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst)
woodyboth
white floralboth
citrusboth
floralsecond
amberfirst
greensecond
animalicfirst
warm spicyfirst
powderyfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeAldehydesAldehydesBergamotBergamotOrange BlossomOrange BlossomClovesClovesRoseRoseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangVioletVioletSandalwoodSandalwoodBenzoinBenzoinCedarCedarVetiverVetiver
In both
Jasmine
Three shared accords:
woodywhite floralcitrus
Only in Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst)
Herbal NotesHerbal NotesLemonLemonFloral NotesFloral NotesLady of the Night FlowerLady of the Night FlowerWoody NotesWoody NotesCopaiba balmCopaiba balmCabreuvaCabreuvaPalo SantoPalo Santo
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 brings citrus; Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, white floral and citrus 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 pointPierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 first, then Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst) 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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Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 × Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst) · Layering Lab | Scentsation