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.
First · Scents of WoodApricot in Cognac2024 · ★ 4.13
Second · Filippo SorcinelliBasilica di AssisiEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.86From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Apricot in Cognac × Basilica di Assisi
Woody, powdery and fruity meets amber, citrus and balsamic. They share four accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Apricot in Cognac, blue is Basilica di Assisi. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Apricot in CognacBasilica di Assisi
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
citrusboth
powderyfirst
fruityfirst
aromaticfirst
sweetfirst
lactonicfirst
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Apricot in Cognac
Apricot
Sesame
Sandalwood
Orange
Juniper
Apricot
Sesame
Sandalwood
Orange
JuniperIn both
Benzoin
Four shared accords:woodyamberwarm spicycitrus
Only in Basilica di Assisi
Petitgrain
Incense
Lemon
Bergamot
Labdanum
Patchouli
Dried Fruits
White Rose
Styrax
Amber
Tonka Bean
Petitgrain
Incense
Lemon
Bergamot
Labdanum
Patchouli
Dried Fruits
White Rose
Styrax
Amber
Tonka BeanWhy it might work
- Light over deepBasilica di Assisi brings citrus; Apricot in Cognac brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list benzoin, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadWoody, amber, warm spicy and citrus run through both.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Apricot in Cognac is long lasting and moderate, Basilica di Assisi long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointApricot in Cognac first, then Basilica di Assisi 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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