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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.

Patchouli in RyeFirst · Scents of WoodPatchouli in Rye2022 · ★ 4.00
Vanilla in BourbonSecond · Scents of WoodVanilla in Bourbon2022 · ★ 4.24
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Patchouli in Rye × Vanilla in Bourbon

Rose, amber and vanilla meets amber, warm spicy and vanilla. They share seven 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 Patchouli in Rye, blue is Vanilla in Bourbon. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Patchouli in RyeVanilla in Bourbon
amberboth
vanillaboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
balsamicboth
sweetboth
rosefirst
patchoulifirst
tobaccofirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Patchouli in Rye
Rose OilRose OilPatchouliPatchouliVanilla BeanVanilla BeanNutmegNutmegTobaccoTobaccoPink PepperPink PepperCO2 ExtractsCO2 ExtractsGeraniumGeraniumMandarin OrangeMandarin Orange
In both
Labdanum
Seven shared accords:
ambervanillafresh spicywoodysweetbalsamicwarm spicy
Only in Vanilla in Bourbon
CinnamonCinnamonCardamomCardamomLemon ZestLemon ZestMyrrhMyrrhGurjan balsamGurjan balsamVanillaVanillaOlibanumOlibanumGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spicePatchouli in Rye brings amber; Vanilla in Bourbon brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list labdanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, vanilla, fresh spicy and woody 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 leadPatchouli in Rye is voted long lasting and moderate; Vanilla in Bourbon moderate on both. Expect Patchouli in Rye to lead and Vanilla in Bourbon to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Patchouli in Rye, two of Vanilla in Bourbon over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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