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.

Alexandria IIFirst · XerjoffAlexandria IIEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.24
Homme AnniversarySecond · XerjoffHomme Anniversary2024 · ★ 4.57
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Alexandria II × Homme Anniversary

Woody, amber and powdery meets leather, citrus and sweet. 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 Alexandria II, blue is Homme Anniversary. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Alexandria IIHomme Anniversary
amberboth
sweetboth
warm spicyboth
vanillaboth
woodyfirst
leathersecond
citrussecond
aromaticsecond
animalicsecond
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Alexandria II
Palisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodLavenderLavenderCinnamonCinnamonAppleAppleRoseRoseCedarCedarLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberMuskMusk
In both
Vanilla
Four shared accords:
amberwarm spicyvanillasweet
Only in Homme Anniversary
TarragonTarragonLemonLemonBergamotBergamotLeatherLeatherOrange BlossomOrange BlossomCloveCloveTonka BeanTonka BeanMossMossCandied FruitsCandied FruitsStyraxStyrax
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHomme Anniversary brings citrus; Alexandria II brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, warm spicy, vanilla and sweet run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Alexandria II is eternal and strong, Homme Anniversary long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAlexandria II first, then Homme Anniversary 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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