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 Extrait OilFirst · XerjoffAlexandria II Extrait OilExtrait · 2018 · ★ 4.49
GingembreSecond · MolinardGingembreEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.03
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Alexandria II Extrait Oil × Gingembre

Woody, lavender and oud meets citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic. They share three 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 Extrait Oil, blue is Gingembre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Alexandria II Extrait OilGingembre
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
freshboth
citrussecond
lavenderfirst
oudfirst
rosefirst
powderyfirst
fruityfirst
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Alexandria II Extrait Oil
LavenderLavenderAppleAppleSandalwoodSandalwoodCinnamonCinnamonRoseRoseCedarCedarLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)VanillaVanillaMuskMusk
In both
Amber
Three shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyfresh
Only in Gingembre
Lemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitTangerineTangerineMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeGingerGingerPetitgrainPetitgrainNutmegNutmegJasmineJasmineWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesVetiverVetiverMineral notesMineral notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepGingembre brings citrus and aromatic; Alexandria II Extrait Oil brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy and fresh run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Alexandria II Extrait Oil in winter and fall and Gingembre in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlexandria II Extrait Oil is voted eternal and enormous; Gingembre moderate on both. Expect Alexandria II Extrait Oil to lead and Gingembre to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alexandria II Extrait Oil, two of Gingembre over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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