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.

DhofarFirst · XerjoffDhofar2009 · ★ 4.13
CiaoSecond · HoubigantCiao1980 · ★ 4.25
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DhofarCiao
Harmony pairing

Dhofar × Ciao

Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy meets woody, green and earthy. They share six accords and six 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 Dhofar, blue is Ciao. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

DhofarCiao
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
greenboth
floralboth
amberboth
earthysecond
fruitysecond
citrusfirst
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dhofar
PinePineCorianderCorianderLavenderLavenderLitsea CubebaLitsea CubebaSageSageBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitBay LeafBay LeafNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)GalbanumGalbanumAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerFrench labdanumFrench labdanum
In both
BasilLemonRoseCarnationSandalwoodPatchouli
Six shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh spicyambergreenfloral
Only in Ciao
FruitsFruitsCuminCuminGreen NotesGreen NotesPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodOsmanthusOsmanthusOrris RootOrris RootHyacinthHyacinthJasmineJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCassisCassisOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDhofar brings aromatic; Ciao brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list basil, lemon, rose and carnation and 2 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, fresh spicy and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadCiao is voted eternal and strong; Dhofar long lasting and strong. Expect Ciao to lead and Dhofar to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Ciao, two of Dhofar over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Dhofar × Ciao · Layering Lab | Scentsation