Layering Lab
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First · VertusSérénadeEDP · 2025 · ★ 4.04
Second · VertusBengal2023 · ★ 4.28From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Sérénade × Bengal
Citrus, aromatic and woody meets leather, woody and amber. They share four accords and two notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Sérénade, blue is Bengal. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
SérénadeBengal
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
leathersecond
ambersecond
powderysecond
greensecond
balsamicsecond
patchoulisecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Sérénade
Grapefruit
Mango
Juniper berry
Mandarin
Osmanthus
Lavender
Magnolia
Oakmoss
Vetiver
Musk
Labdanum
Grapefruit
Mango
Juniper berry
Mandarin
Osmanthus
Lavender
Magnolia
Oakmoss
Vetiver
Musk
LabdanumIn both
BergamotPatchouli
Four shared accords:citrusaromaticwoodyfresh spicy
Only in Bengal
Davana
Ginger
Leather
Rose
Amber
Vanilla
Suede
Sandalwood
Davana
Ginger
Leather
Rose
Amber
Vanilla
Suede
SandalwoodWhy it might work
- Light over deepSérénade brings citrus and aromatic; Bengal brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
- Opposite seasonsVoters put Sérénade in summer and spring and Bengal in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
What to watch
- One will leadBengal is voted eternal and enormous; Sérénade long lasting and strong. Expect Bengal to lead and Sérénade to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Bengal, two of Sérénade over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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