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Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

XXIV Carat GoldFirst · VertusXXIV Carat Gold2015 · ★ 3.82
BengalSecond · VertusBengal2023 · ★ 4.28
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XXIV Carat Gold × Bengal

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets leather, woody and amber. They share four 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 XXIV Carat Gold, blue is Bengal. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

XXIV Carat GoldBengal
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
leathersecond
ambersecond
citrussecond
greensecond
balsamicsecond
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in XXIV Carat Gold
CypressCypressJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesAldehydesAldehydesPink PepperPink PepperVioletVioletVetiverVetiverCedarCedarTobaccoTobaccoMuskMusk
In both
Sandalwood
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicypowdery
Only in Bengal
DavanaDavanaBergamotBergamotGingerGingerLeatherLeatherPatchouliPatchouliRoseRoseAmberAmberVanillaVanillaSuedeSuede
Why it might work
  • Light over deepXXIV Carat Gold brings aromatic; Bengal brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
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; XXIV Carat Gold moderate on both. Expect Bengal to lead and XXIV Carat Gold to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Bengal, two of XXIV Carat Gold over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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