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.

Hinoki in HinokiFirst · Scents of WoodHinoki in Hinoki2022 · ★ 4.18
Luxor OudSecond · Memo ParisLuxor OudEDP · 2012 · ★ 3.93
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Hinoki in HinokiLuxor Oud
Contrast pairing

Hinoki in Hinoki × Luxor Oud

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets citrus, rose and woody. They share two accords and no 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 Hinoki in Hinoki, blue is Luxor Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Hinoki in HinokiLuxor Oud
woodyboth
amberboth
citrussecond
rosesecond
aromaticfirst
white floralsecond
oudsecond
fruitysecond
sweetsecond
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Hinoki in Hinoki
CypressCypressThymeThymeTexas CedarTexas CedarOlibanumOlibanumMossMossPeruvian PepperPeruvian PepperCashmeranCashmeranClove LeafClove Leaf
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
woodyamber
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Luxor Oud
RaspberryRaspberryMandarinMandarinOrangeOrangeRoseRoseLily of the ValleyLily of the ValleyCypriolCypriolOudOudPatchouliPatchouliStyraxStyraxLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHinoki in Hinoki brings aromatic; Luxor Oud brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadLuxor Oud is voted long lasting and moderate; Hinoki in Hinoki moderate on both. Expect Luxor Oud to lead and Hinoki in Hinoki to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Luxor Oud, two of Hinoki in Hinoki over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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