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.

Kouros FraicheurFirst · Yves Saint LaurentKouros Fraicheur1993 · ★ 4.41
AlcoveSecond · Masque MilanoAlcove2024 · ★ 3.96
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Contrast pairing

Kouros Fraicheur × Alcove

Sweet, woody and fruity meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share six accords and no 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 Kouros Fraicheur, blue is Alcove. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Kouros FraicheurAlcove
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
fruityboth
citrusboth
earthyboth
sweetfirst
white floralfirst
patchoulifirst
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Kouros Fraicheur
CorianderCorianderBergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliPineapplePineappleOrange BlossomOrange BlossomHoneyHoneySageSageCloveCloveGeraniumGeraniumGingerGingerPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiver
In bothNo shared notesSix shared accords:
woodyfruityfresh spicyearthycitrusaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Alcove
Italian LemonItalian LemonCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotRosemaryRosemaryGrapefruitGrapefruitGuatemalan CardamomGuatemalan CardamomCypressCypressFigFigVioletVioletRoseRoseMysore SandalwoodMysore SandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisAmyris
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAlcove brings aromatic and citrus; Kouros Fraicheur brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, fruity, fresh spicy and earthy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Kouros Fraicheur is long lasting and strong, Alcove long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointKouros Fraicheur first, then Alcove 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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