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.

First · ZaraGourmand Addict2019 · ★ 3.82

Second · ALREHAB PERFUMESLord Blue2023 · ★ 3.82

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Contrast pairing

Gourmand Addict × Lord Blue

Patchouli, fruity and woody meets warm spicy, aromatic and woody. 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 Gourmand Addict, blue is Lord Blue. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Gourmand AddictLord Blue

warm spicyboth

woodyboth

patchouliboth

amberboth

earthyboth

fruityfirst

aromaticsecond

fresh spicysecond

soft spicysecond

lavendersecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Gourmand Addict

Tangerine

Bergamot

Orange

Peach

Black Currant Benzoin

Benzoin

In both

Patchouli

Five shared accords:

patchouliwoodywarm spicyearthyamber

Only in Lord Blue

Cardamom

Nutmeg

Cinnamon

Grapefruit Lavender

Lavender

Licorice

Amber

Vetiver

Sandalwood

Why it might work

Light over deepLord Blue brings aromatic; Gourmand Addict brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadPatchouli, woody, warm spicy and earthy 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 leadLord Blue is voted long lasting and moderate; Gourmand Addict moderate on both. Expect Lord Blue to lead and Gourmand Addict to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Lord Blue, two of Gourmand Addict over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?