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.

EsquelFirst · XerjoffEsquel2009 · ★ 4.05
Gucci by Gucci Pour HommeSecond · GucciGucci by Gucci Pour HommeEDP · 2008 · ★ 4.04
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Esquel × Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme

Aromatic, citrus and lavender meets woody, tobacco and aromatic. They share six 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 Esquel, blue is Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

EsquelGucci by Gucci Pour Homme
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusboth
sweetboth
amberboth
tobaccosecond
lavenderfirst
vanillafirst
violetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Esquel
LavenderLavenderLemonLemonIrisIrisPink PepperPink PepperMyrtleMyrtleCinnamonCinnamonOrange BlossomOrange BlossomRoseRosePetitgrainPetitgrainNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangVanillaVanilla
In both
BergamotPatchouli
Six shared accords:
aromaticcitrussweetwoodyfresh spicyamber
Only in Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
CypressCypressVioletVioletTobaccoTobaccoJasmineJasmineAmberAmberLeatherLeatherElemi resinElemi resinOlibanumOlibanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEsquel brings aromatic and citrus; Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus, sweet and woody 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 leadEsquel is voted long lasting and strong; Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme moderate on both. Expect Esquel to lead and Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Esquel, two of Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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