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.

F de FerragamoFirst · Salvatore FerragamoF de Ferragamo1971 · ★ 4.14
Bois NoirSecond · Robert PiguetBois NoirEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.11
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F de FerragamoBois Noir
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F de Ferragamo × Bois Noir

Fruity, vanilla and aromatic meets woody, amber and powdery. They share two 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 F de Ferragamo, blue is Bois Noir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

F de FerragamoBois Noir
woodyboth
powderyboth
fruityfirst
vanillafirst
aromaticfirst
ambersecond
greenfirst
sweetfirst
balsamicsecond
soft spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in F de Ferragamo
CampariCampariBlack CurrantBlack CurrantRosemaryRosemaryRhubarbRhubarbJasmine SambacJasmine SambacMateMateTahitian VanillaTahitian VanillaAmbroxanAmbroxan
In both
Sandalwood
Two shared accords:
woodypowdery
Only in Bois Noir
Guaiac WoodGuaiac WoodCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliResinsResinsLabdanumLabdanumMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepF de Ferragamo brings aromatic; Bois Noir brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: F de Ferragamo is moderate and strong, Bois Noir long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBois Noir first, then F de Ferragamo 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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