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.

Grand BeauFirst · Thomas de MonacoGrand BeauEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.58
Ultima StoriaSecond · Thomas de MonacoUltima StoriaEDP · 2024 · ★ 4.03
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Grand BeauUltima Storia
Contrast pairing

Grand Beau × Ultima Storia

Woody, aromatic and amber meets citrus, powdery and woody. They share one accord and no 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 Grand Beau, blue is Ultima Storia. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Grand BeauUltima Storia
woodyboth
citrussecond
aromaticfirst
powderysecond
amberfirst
leathersecond
fruitysecond
fresh spicyfirst
irissecond
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Grand Beau
PinePineJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesVetiverVetiverAngelicaAngelicaOlibanumOlibanumAmbrocenideAmbrocenideSeaweedSeaweedTuberoseTuberoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
woody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Ultima Storia
CitronCitronAlmondAlmondOrrisOrrisPearPearCoffeeCoffeeClearwoodClearwoodLinenLinenLeatherLeatherTalcTalc
Why it might work
  • Light over deepGrand Beau brings aromatic; Ultima Storia brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody runs through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadGrand Beau is voted long lasting and strong; Ultima Storia moderate on both. Expect Grand Beau to lead and Ultima Storia to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Grand Beau, two of Ultima Storia over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Grand Beau × Ultima Storia · Layering Lab | Scentsation