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.

Zara For Him 2005First · ZaraZara For Him 20052005 · ★ 4.09
Narcisse Noir (1911)Second · CaronNarcisse Noir (1911)EDP · 1911 · ★ 4.16
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Zara For Him 2005 × Narcisse Noir (1911)

Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy meets white floral, citrus 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 Zara For Him 2005, blue is Narcisse Noir (1911). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Zara For Him 2005Narcisse Noir (1911)
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
white floralsecond
muskyboth
fresh spicyfirst
yellow floralsecond
amberfirst
greensecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Zara For Him 2005
Juniper BerriesJuniper BerriesBergamotBergamotAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonGinGinNutmegNutmegVirginia CedarVirginia CedarAmberAmber
In both
Musk
Five shared accords:
aromaticwoodycitruspowderymusky
Only in Narcisse Noir (1911)
NarcissusNarcissusAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineJasmineOrangeOrangeTincture of RoseTincture of RoseSandalwoodSandalwoodVetyverVetyver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepZara For Him 2005 brings aromatic; Narcisse Noir (1911) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, citrus and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Zara For Him 2005 is moderate on both, Narcisse Noir (1911) 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 pointZara For Him 2005 first, then Narcisse Noir (1911) 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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