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 IIIFirst · XerjoffAlexandria IIIEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.24
CologniseSecond · NishaneCologniseExtrait · 2018 · ★ 4.14
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Alexandria IIIColognise
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Alexandria III × Colognise

Oud, woody and rose meets citrus, white floral and aromatic. They share two accords and two notes.

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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 III, blue is Colognise. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Alexandria IIIColognise
oudfirst
citrussecond
muskyboth
woodyfirst
floralboth
rosefirst
white floralsecond
animalicfirst
lavenderfirst
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Alexandria III
LavenderLavenderPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodCinnamonCinnamonBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseCedarCedarLaotian OudLaotian OudThailand OudThailand OudAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanilla
In both
Lily-of-the-ValleyMusk
Two shared accords:
muskyfloral
Only in Colognise
BergamotBergamotGreen TeaGreen TeaJasmineJasmineLemonLemonGrapefruitGrapefruitNeroliNeroliVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepColognise brings citrus and aromatic; Alexandria III brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lily-of-the-valley and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadMusky and floral run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Alexandria III in winter and fall and Colognise 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 III is voted eternal and strong; Colognise long lasting and moderate. Expect Alexandria III to lead and Colognise to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alexandria III, two of Colognise over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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