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.

Oud in CalvadosFirst · Scents of WoodOud in Calvados2022 · ★ 3.99
Francois CharlesSecond · Rance 1795Francois CharlesEDP · 2007 · ★ 3.95
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Harmony pairing

Oud in Calvados × Francois Charles

Woody, oud and citrus meets woody, citrus and powdery. They share four 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 Oud in Calvados, blue is Francois Charles. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud in CalvadosFrancois Charles
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
powderysecond
oudfirst
warm spicysecond
irissecond
lavendersecond
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud in Calvados
ApplejackApplejackAtlas CedarAtlas CedarVirginian CedarVirginian CedarOakOakAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Sicilian BergamotSicilian BergamotMay RoseMay RoseCO2 ExtractsCO2 ExtractsCacaoCacao
In both
Pink Pepper
Four shared accords:
woodycitrusfresh spicyaromatic
Only in Francois Charles
GingerGingerCardamomCardamomBergamotBergamotBitter OrangeBitter OrangeLemonLemonPineapplePineappleMelonMelonGrapefruitGrapefruitTangerineTangerineCinnamonCinnamonAniseAniseLavenderLavender
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOud in Calvados brings citrus; Francois Charles 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, citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oud in Calvados is moderate on both, Francois Charles 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 pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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