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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.

Grand BeauFirst · Thomas de MonacoGrand BeauEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.58
RecklessSecond · Roja DoveRecklessEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.19
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Grand Beau × Reckless

Woody, aromatic and amber meets woody, aromatic and powdery. They share two 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 Grand Beau, blue is Reckless. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Grand BeauReckless
woodyboth
aromaticboth
powderysecond
warm spicysecond
white floralsecond
amberfirst
yellow floralsecond
sweetsecond
freshsecond
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Grand Beau
PinePineJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesAngelicaAngelicaOlibanumOlibanumAmbrocenideAmbrocenideSeaweedSeaweedTuberoseTuberoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
In both
Vetiver
Two shared accords:
woodyaromatic
Only in Reckless
AldehydesAldehydesCitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotTarragonTarragonJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangPeachPeachRoseRoseVioletVioletGeraniumGeraniumAmaryllisAmaryllisCloveClove
Why it might work
  • Light over deepGrand Beau brings aromatic; Reckless brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Grand Beau is long lasting and strong, Reckless 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 pointReckless first, then Grand Beau 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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