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.

Cruz del SurFirst · XerjoffCruz del Sur2015 · ★ 3.83
Alexandria II Extrait OilSecond · XerjoffAlexandria II Extrait OilExtrait · 2018 · ★ 4.49
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Harmony pairing

Cruz del Sur × Alexandria II Extrait Oil

Woody, musky and citrus meets woody, lavender and oud. They share three accords and four 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 Cruz del Sur, blue is Alexandria II Extrait Oil. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cruz del SurAlexandria II Extrait Oil
woodyboth
roseboth
powderyboth
lavendersecond
oudsecond
muskyfirst
citrusfirst
camphorfirst
aromaticfirst
fruitysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Cruz del Sur
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeSea NotesSea NotesEucalyptusEucalyptusPatchouliPatchouli
In both
RoseMuskVanillaAmber
Three shared accords:
woodyrosepowdery
Only in Alexandria II Extrait Oil
LavenderLavenderAppleAppleSandalwoodSandalwoodCinnamonCinnamonCedarCedarLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCruz del Sur brings citrus; Alexandria II Extrait Oil brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, musk, vanilla and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, rose and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • Two loud onesBoth are voted strong projectors (Cruz del Sur: eternal and strong; Alexandria II Extrait Oil: eternal and enormous). Go light on both.
A starting pointAlexandria II Extrait Oil first, then Cruz del Sur 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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