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.

NottebuiaFirst · Tiziana TerenziNottebuia2023 · ★ 3.22
AlcorSecond · Tiziana TerenziAlcor2021 · ★ 4.60
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NottebuiaAlcor
Harmony pairing

Nottebuia × Alcor

Aromatic, citrus and woody meets citrus, aromatic and iris. They share three accords and five 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 Nottebuia, blue is Alcor. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

NottebuiaAlcor
citrusboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyfirst
marinefirst
aquaticfirst
earthyfirst
amberfirst
lavenderfirst
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Nottebuia
SeaweedSeaweedGrapefruitGrapefruitPink PepperPink PepperAgarwoodAgarwoodTahitian VetiverTahitian VetiverAustralian SandalwoodAustralian SandalwoodOakmossOakmossOudOud
In both
Calabrian bergamotLavenderPatchouliAmbergrisLeather
Three shared accords:
aromaticcitrusfresh spicy
Only in Alcor
GraperfuitGraperfuitLemonLemonGuatemalan CardamomGuatemalan CardamomOrrisOrrisBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaCambodian OudCambodian OudMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAlcor brings citrus and aromatic; Nottebuia brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list calabrian bergamot, lavender, patchouli and ambergris and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlcor is voted long lasting and strong; Nottebuia moderate on both. Expect Alcor to lead and Nottebuia to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alcor, two of Nottebuia over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Nottebuia × Alcor · Layering Lab | Scentsation