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.

First · Tom FordPurple Patchouli2007 · ★ 4.14

Second · Acqua di ParmaColonia QuerciaEDC · 2016 · ★ 4.05

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Contrast pairing

Purple Patchouli × Colonia Quercia

Amber, woody and balsamic meets aromatic, citrus and woody. They share five 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 Purple Patchouli, blue is Colonia Quercia. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Purple PatchouliColonia Quercia

woodyboth

aromaticboth

warm spicyboth

earthyboth

patchouliboth

amberfirst

citrussecond

balsamicfirst

fresh spicysecond

mossysecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Purple Patchouli

Peru Balsam Jasmine

Jasmine

Amber

Vetiver

In both

Patchouli

Five shared accords:

woodypatchouliearthywarm spicyaromatic

Only in Colonia Quercia

Bergamot

Lemon

Petitgrain Pink Pepper

Pink Pepper Geranium

Geranium

Cedar

Cardamom

Oakmoss

Tonka Bean

Why it might work

Light over deepColonia Quercia brings aromatic and citrus; Purple Patchouli brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadWoody, patchouli, earthy and warm spicy run through both.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadPurple Patchouli is voted eternal and strong; Colonia Quercia moderate on both. Expect Purple Patchouli to lead and Colonia Quercia to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Purple Patchouli, two of Colonia Quercia over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?