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.

VanillaFirst · The Body ShopVanillaEDP · 2012 · ★ 3.92
PatchouliSecond · FlorisPatchouli2013 · ★ 4.24
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Vanilla × Patchouli

Vanilla, powdery and sweet meets amber, woody and patchouli. They share three 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 Vanilla, blue is Patchouli. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

VanillaPatchouli
powderyboth
vanillafirst
ambersecond
sweetboth
balsamicboth
woodysecond
patchoulisecond
warm spicysecond
irissecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in VanillaEvery listed note is shared.
In both
Vanila
Three shared accords:
powderysweetbalsamic
Only in Patchouli
Coconut MilkCoconut MilkViolet LeafViolet LeafPatchouliPatchouliIrisIrisCedarCedarYlang-YlangYlang-YlangRoseRoseAmberAmberOlibanumOlibanumLabdanumLabdanumMyrhhMyrhh
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spicePatchouli brings amber; Vanilla brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanila, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, sweet and balsamic 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 is voted long lasting and moderate; Vanilla moderate on both. Expect Patchouli to lead and Vanilla to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Patchouli, two of Vanilla over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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