Scentsation
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.

Nombre NoirFirst · ShiseidoNombre Noir1982 · ★ 4.48
InouiSecond · ShiseidoInoui1976 · ★ 4.53
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Nombre Noir × Inoui

Aromatic, floral and woody meets aromatic, woody and green. They share five 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 Nombre Noir, blue is Inoui. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Nombre NoirInoui
aromaticboth
woodyboth
floralboth
amberboth
fresh spicyboth
rosefirst
greensecond
warm spicyfirst
freshfirst
aldehydicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Nombre Noir
AldehydesAldehydesPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodCorianderCorianderMarjoramMarjoramBergamotBergamotDamask RoseDamask RoseOsmanthusOsmanthusGeraniumGeraniumCarnationCarnationOrrisOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangYlang-Ylang
In both
Jasmine
Five shared accords:
aromaticfloralwoodyamberfresh spicy
Only in Inoui
Green NotesGreen NotesJuniperJuniperAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonPeachPeachGalbanumGalbanumPinePineFreesiaFreesiaThymeThymeoak mossOak mossVirginia CedarVirginia CedarMyrhhMyrhhCivettaCivetta
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNombre Noir brings aromatic; Inoui brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, floral, woody and amber run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Nombre Noir is long lasting and moderate, Inoui long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointNombre Noir first, then Inoui 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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