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.

Basilica di AssisiFirst · Filippo SorcinelliBasilica di AssisiEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.86
Apple BrandySecond · By KilianApple BrandyEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.31
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Contrast pairing

Basilica di Assisi × Apple Brandy

Amber, citrus and balsamic meets woody, vanilla and amber. 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 Basilica di Assisi, blue is Apple Brandy. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Basilica di AssisiApple Brandy
amberboth
woodyboth
vanillasecond
citrusfirst
balsamicfirst
warm spicyfirst
powderysecond
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Basilica di Assisi
PetitgrainPetitgrainIncenseIncenseLemonLemonBergamotBergamotPatchouliPatchouliDried FruitsDried FruitsWhite RoseWhite RoseBenzoinBenzoinStyraxStyraxAmberAmberTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
Labdanum
Two shared accords:
amberwoody
Only in Apple Brandy
AppleAppleRumRumSugarSugarPlumPlumOakOakWood barrelWood barrelSmokeSmokeVanillaVanillaTexas CedarTexas CedarChinese CedarChinese CedarAmbroxanAmbroxan
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBasilica di Assisi brings citrus; Apple Brandy brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list labdanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Basilica di Assisi is long lasting and moderate, Apple Brandy moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointApple Brandy first, then Basilica di Assisi 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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