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.

Blue HopeFirst · XerjoffBlue Hope2014 · ★ 3.93
Alexandria II Extrait OilSecond · XerjoffAlexandria II Extrait OilExtrait · 2018 · ★ 4.49
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Blue HopeAlexandria II Extrait Oil
Harmony pairing

Blue Hope × Alexandria II Extrait Oil

Citrus, musky and woody meets woody, lavender and oud. They share four accords and three 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 Blue Hope, blue is Alexandria II Extrait Oil. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Blue HopeAlexandria II Extrait Oil
woodyboth
powderyboth
vanillaboth
warm spicyboth
citrusfirst
lavendersecond
oudsecond
muskyfirst
rosesecond
fruitysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Blue Hope
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotBergamotSaffronSaffronJasmineJasmineCastoreumCastoreum
In both
CedarMuskVanilla
Four shared accords:
woodypowderyvanillawarm spicy
Only in Alexandria II Extrait Oil
LavenderLavenderAppleAppleSandalwoodSandalwoodCinnamonCinnamonRoseRoseLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlue Hope brings citrus; Alexandria II Extrait Oil brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, musk and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, vanilla and warm spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Blue Hope in spring and summer and Alexandria II Extrait Oil in winter and fall. 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; Blue Hope long lasting and moderate. Expect Alexandria II Extrait Oil to lead and Blue Hope to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alexandria II Extrait Oil, two of Blue Hope over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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