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.

Bois et CuirFirst · VertusBois et Cuir2015 · ★ 4.08
BengalSecond · VertusBengal2023 · ★ 4.28
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Bois et CuirBengal
Harmony pairing

Bois et Cuir × Bengal

Woody, aromatic and citrus meets leather, woody and amber. They share seven accords and six 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 Bois et Cuir, blue is Bengal. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bois et CuirBengal
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
leatherboth
fresh spicyboth
greenboth
powderyboth
ambersecond
balsamicsecond
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bois et Cuir
GrapefruitGrapefruitAppleAppleIvyIvyClary SageClary SageLavenderLavenderCedarCedarCyclamenCyclamenJasmineJasmineBalsam FirBalsam FirOakmossOakmossMuskMuskTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
BergamotPatchouliAmberLeatherVanillaSandalwood
Seven shared accords:
woodyaromaticcitrusfresh spicygreenpowderyleather
Only in Bengal
DavanaDavanaGingerGingerRoseRoseSuedeSuede
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBois et Cuir brings aromatic and citrus; Bengal brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, patchouli, amber and leather and 2 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBengal is voted eternal and enormous; Bois et Cuir long lasting and moderate. Expect Bengal to lead and Bois et Cuir to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Bengal, two of Bois et Cuir over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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