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.

Signature NoirFirst · ZaharoffSignature Noir2020 · ★ 4.25
Midnight in Paris Eau de ParfumSecond · Van Cleef & ArpelsMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.49
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Signature Noir × Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum

Woody, fresh spicy and aromatic meets amber, leather and smoky. They share five 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 Signature Noir, blue is Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Signature NoirMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
amberboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
woodyfirst
sweetboth
balsamicboth
fresh spicyfirst
leathersecond
smokysecond
vanillasecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Signature Noir
BasilBasilPink PepperPink PepperCorianderCorianderMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCypressCypressGingerGingerBalsam FirBalsam FirVirginia CedarVirginia CedarAniseAniseFreesiaFreesiaMyrrhMyrrhAustralian SandalwoodAustralian Sandalwood
In both
BergamotTonka Bean
Five shared accords:
aromaticamberwarm spicysweetbalsamic
Only in Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
LeatherLeatherMateMateRosemaryRosemaryLemonLemonTeaTeaLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyIncenseIncenseBenzoinBenzoinAlmondAlmondAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSignature Noir brings aromatic; Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum brings amber and smoky. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and tonka bean, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, amber, warm spicy and sweet run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Signature Noir is long lasting and moderate, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 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 pointMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum first, then Signature Noir 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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Signature Noir × Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum · Layering Lab | Scentsation