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 II AnniversaryFirst · XerjoffAlexandria II Anniversary2024 · ★ 4.29
XX Art Nouveau PapyrusSecond · Clive ChristianXX Art Nouveau Papyrus2018 · ★ 4.10
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Alexandria II Anniversary × XX Art Nouveau Papyrus

Oud, powdery and aromatic meets woody, citrus and lavender. 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 Anniversary, blue is XX Art Nouveau Papyrus. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Alexandria II AnniversaryXX Art Nouveau Papyrus
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
lavenderboth
oudfirst
powderyfirst
muskyfirst
citrussecond
animalicfirst
amberfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Alexandria II Anniversary
Bulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseCardamomCardamomCuminCuminOudOudCivetCivetAmberAmberOrrisOrrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWormwoodWormwoodMintMintClary SageClary SageAustralian SandalwoodAustralian Sandalwood
In both
Lavender
Four shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoodylavender
Only in XX Art Nouveau Papyrus
BergamotBergamotPapyrusPapyrus
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAlexandria II Anniversary brings aromatic; XX Art Nouveau Papyrus brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, woody and lavender run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlexandria II Anniversary is voted eternal and enormous; XX Art Nouveau Papyrus long lasting and moderate. Expect Alexandria II Anniversary to lead and XX Art Nouveau Papyrus to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alexandria II Anniversary, two of XX Art Nouveau Papyrus over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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