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.

La Couche du DiableFirst · Serge LutensLa Couche du DiableEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.07
Rue de la PaixSecond · GuerlainRue de la Paix1908 · ★ 4.60
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La Couche du DiableRue de la Paix
Harmony pairing

La Couche du Diable × Rue de la Paix

Amber, woody and warm spicy meets woody, floral and citrus. They share four accords and four 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 La Couche du Diable, blue is Rue de la Paix. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

La Couche du DiableRue de la Paix
woodyboth
citrusboth
roseboth
sweetboth
amberfirst
floralsecond
aromaticsecond
fresh spicysecond
powderysecond
lavendersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in La Couche du Diable
LabdanumLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)CinnamonCinnamonSaffronSaffronTangerineTangerineOrangeOrange
In both
Woody NotesAmberRoseMusk
Four shared accords:
woodycitrusrosesweet
Only in Rue de la Paix
LavenderLavenderBergamotBergamotVerbenaVerbenaHoneyHoneyRosemaryRosemaryAldehydesAldehydesJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangOrris RootOrris RootLeatherLeatherViolet LeafViolet LeafAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRue de la Paix brings citrus; La Couche du Diable brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list woody notes, amber, rose and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, rose and sweet run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: La Couche du Diable is long lasting and moderate, Rue de la Paix 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 pointLa Couche du Diable first, then Rue de la Paix 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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