Scentsation
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.

Serge NoireFirst · Serge LutensSerge NoireEDP · 2008 · ★ 3.92
HaoSecond · Tiziana TerenziHaoEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.79
From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here
Serge NoireHao
Contrast pairing

Serge Noire × Hao

Warm spicy, woody and amber meets woody, amber and powdery. They share four accords and no notes.

Find samples of both
The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Serge Noire, blue is Hao. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Serge NoireHao
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
amberboth
balsamicboth
powderysecond
sweetsecond
irissecond
caramelsecond
floralsecond
vanillasecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Serge Noire
CloveCloveIncenseIncenseSpicesSpicesEbony WoodEbony WoodWoody NotesWoody NotesCinnamonCinnamonAmberAmberPatchouliPatchouli
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
warm spicywoodyamberbalsamic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Hao
OrrisOrrisLotusLotusSicilian OrangeSicilian OrangeCaramelCaramelAustralian SandalwoodAustralian SandalwoodMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaAmbergrisAmbergrisMyrrhMyrrhWhite OudWhite OudCambodian OudCambodian OudMuskMuskFrankincenseFrankincense
Why it might work
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody, amber and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Serge Noire is long lasting and moderate, Hao long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointHao first, then Serge Noire over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
Has anyone tried it?

Be the first to say

No votes on this pair yet. Once 25 people have voted, their verdict leads this page and our suggestion steps back.

Sign in to vote
0 / 25 VOTES
More partners

Other pairings for Serge Noire

Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
Serge Noire+UxalphaTiziana TerenziUxalphaAdds vanilla, citrus and sweet; shares three accords.ContrastSerge Noire+SohoBond No 9SohoAdds white floral, citrus and earthy; shares amber.ContrastSerge Noire+Amber Oud Gold MineAl Haramain PerfumesAmber Oud Gold MineAdds sweet, powdery and fruity; shares amber and woody notes.HarmonyBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
Serge Noire × Hao · Layering Lab | Scentsation