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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

CapelineFirst · Yves Saint LaurentCapeline2020 · ★ 4.08
Bois et CuirSecond · VertusBois et Cuir2015 · ★ 4.08
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Capeline × Bois et Cuir

White floral, yellow floral and citrus meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share five accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Capeline, blue is Bois et Cuir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

CapelineBois et Cuir
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
vanillaboth
powderyboth
white floralfirst
fresh spicysecond
freshsecond
yellow floralfirst
greensecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Capeline
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLilyLilyYlang-YlangYlang-YlangSea waterSea waterNeroliNeroliVanilla AbsoluteVanilla AbsoluteWhite MuskWhite MuskVetiverVetiver
In both
Bergamot
Five shared accords:
citrusvanillaaromaticwoodypowdery
Only in Bois et Cuir
GrapefruitGrapefruitAppleAppleIvyIvyClary SageClary SageLavenderLavenderCedarCedarCyclamenCyclamenPatchouliPatchouliAmberAmberJasmineJasmineLeatherLeatherVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCapeline brings citrus; Bois et Cuir brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, vanilla, aromatic and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Capeline is moderate on both, Bois et Cuir long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointCapeline first, then Bois et Cuir 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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