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.

RFirst · The RowREDP · 2021 · ★ 5.00
Black GoldSecond · Ormonde JayneBlack Gold2014 · ★ 4.43
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RBlack Gold
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R × Black Gold

Tobacco, sweet and woody meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share two accords and two 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 R, blue is Black Gold. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

RBlack Gold
woodyboth
tobaccofirst
aromaticsecond
powderyboth
citrussecond
floralsecond
sweetfirst
fresh spicysecond
oudsecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in R
Tobacco LeafTobacco LeafRueRue
In both
SandalwoodRose
Two shared accords:
woodypowdery
Only in Black Gold
LemonLemonJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesBergamotBergamotClary SageClary SageMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCarnationCarnationOrchidOrchidJasmineJasmineWater LilyWater LilyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)MossMossCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack Gold brings aromatic and citrus; R brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadR is voted eternal and enormous; Black Gold long lasting and strong. Expect R to lead and Black Gold to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of R, two of Black Gold over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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R × Black Gold · Layering Lab | Scentsation