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.

Ebony in OakFirst · Scents of WoodEbony in Oak2021 · ★ 4.30
Eau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 2009Second · HermèsEau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 20092009 · ★ 4.08
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Ebony in OakEau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 2009
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Ebony in Oak × Eau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 2009

Warm spicy, woody and aromatic meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. 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 Ebony in Oak, blue is Eau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 2009. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Ebony in OakEau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 2009
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyfirst
citrussecond
ambersecond
conifersecond
leatherfirst
freshsecond
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ebony in Oak
EbonyEbonySaffronSaffronSuedeSuedeTonka BeanTonka BeanGeraniumGeraniumCardamomCardamomVirginia CedarVirginia CedarCacaoCacao
In both
Pink Pepper
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Eau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 2009
OrangeOrangeLemonLemonelemiElemiAmberAmberPepperPepperVioletVioletFirFirCedarCedarVetiverVetiverOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEbony in Oak brings aromatic; Eau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 2009 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list pink pepper, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Ebony in Oak is long lasting and moderate, Eau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 2009 moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointEbony in Oak first, then Eau Des Merveilles Limited Edition 2009 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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