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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.

AscensionFirst · Savoir FaireAscension2023 · ★ 4.33
Savoir FaireSecond · Savoir FaireSavoir Faire2017 · ★ 3.60
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Ascension × Savoir Faire

Woody, floral and aromatic meets woody, amber and powdery. They share five accords and two 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 Ascension, blue is Savoir Faire. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

AscensionSavoir Faire
woodyboth
powderyboth
muskyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
ambersecond
floralfirst
leathersecond
oudsecond
irissecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ascension
Blue LotusBlue LotusFigFigHaitian VetiverHaitian VetiverBlack PepperBlack PepperBergamotBergamotPapyrusPapyrusCedarCedarSageSage
In both
SandalwoodMusk
Five shared accords:
woodyaromaticmuskyfresh spicypowdery
Only in Savoir Faire
LeatherLeatherTomato LeafTomato LeafWoody NotesWoody NotesIrisIrisLabdanumLabdanumAgarwoodAgarwoodAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAscension brings aromatic; Savoir Faire brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, musky and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Ascension is long lasting and moderate, Savoir Faire 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 pointSavoir Faire first, then Ascension 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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