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Perfume layering

Layering means wearing two perfumes together. These combinations come from posts by fragrance fans. They are opinions, so test on your skin first.

Rules that come up again and again

Men

Lalique Encre Noire + Tom Ford Black Orchid

How to apply 2 sprays Encre Noire (one each side of the neck) plus 1 spray Black Orchid on the neck pulse

When Not stated. My reading is evening, since both are dark.

Budget swap Black Orchid swap: Rasasi La Yuqawam Pour Femme or Al Aneeq Oud Jamal (from your list)

Keep in mind Old thread, formulas have changed since

Opening post of the biggest men's thread, repeated by a second poster. Source

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille + Tom Ford Tuscan Leather

How to apply Not stated

When Cool weather. One poster plans to try it while it is still chilly. Evening is my reading since both are heavy.

Budget swap Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch + Maison Alhambra Toscano Leather (from your A to Z list, not tested for layering)

Keep in mind Both are heavy and expensive, easy to overdo

Two posters (Shanester66 and Pegasus) in the 285-post men's layering thread. Source

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather + Tom Ford Noir de Noir

How to apply 1:1

When Not stated

Budget swap Fragrance World Alpha for Noir de Noir (from your list)

Keep in mind Single voice

One poster gives an exact 1:1 ratio. Source

Lalique Encre Noire + Narciso Rodriguez for Him

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Two posters, one describes it as dark and mysterious. Source

Hermes Terre d'Hermes + Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche

How to apply Start with one layer of Terre then two layers of the Chanel on top. Poster says the result resembles Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche

When Summer, per the poster

Keep in mind Single voice

One poster, with a clear method. Source

D&G The One for Men + Creed Original Vetiver

How to apply 1 spray The One then 2 to 3 sprays Vetiver

When Not stated

One poster, with an exact count. Source

D&G The One for Men + Dunhill Icon

How to apply 2 sprays The One plus 1 spray Icon from 15 to 25 cm away so Icon does not dominate

When Not stated

One poster, with distance and count. Source

Creed Silver Mountain Water + Lalique Encre Noire

How to apply 3 sprays Silver Mountain Water to 2 sprays Encre Noire

When Not stated

One poster, exact ratio. Source

Creed Aventus + Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Budget swap Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man is named by posters as the budget Aventus

Keep in mind Single voice

One poster calls it perfect, fruity Aventus over leathery herbal Drakkar drydown. Source

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille + Tom Ford Noir de Noir

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Suggestion, not a tested result

One poster suggests it after liking Tobacco Vanille with Tuscan Leather. Source

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille + Tom Ford Tobacco Oud

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

One poster. Source

Dior Homme Intense + Guerlain Shalimar

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Shalimar is a strong vintage style, spray lightly

One poster calls the pair rewarding. Source

Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche + Cartier L'Envol

How to apply Not stated

When Hot summer evening, per the poster

One poster. Source

Mugler A*Men + Mugler A*Men Pure Malt

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Another poster mocks the Pure Malt plus Versace Eros pairing, so taste varies

One poster calls it awesome in a separate layering thread. Source

Mugler A*Men + Al Rehab Choco Musk

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

One poster calls it lush. Choco Musk is a clone-house product. Source

Mugler A*Men + Mugler Angel

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

One poster says they have done it for years. Source

Tom Ford Oud Wood + Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 or 05

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Budget swap Maison Alhambra Woody Oud or Al Haramain Platinum Oud for Oud Wood (from your list)

Keep in mind Single voice

One poster who also says Tom Ford and Mancera layer well. Source

Reyane Insurrection II Pure + Afnan Supremacy Silver

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind A separate poster pairs Insurrection II Pure with Al Rehab Silver

One poster says the sweeter Insurrection tames the sharp Supremacy. Source

Versace Dreamer + Guerlain Vetiver

How to apply Not stated

When Cooler temperatures. The poster says Vetiver turns cloying in heat

One poster, with a clear weather limit. Source

Women

Any good vanilla base such as Montale Vanille Absolu or Le Couvent Cologne of the Missions

How to apply Vanilla goes underneath, the main scent on top

When Not stated

Keep in mind General advice, not a fixed pair

Several posters name these for layering. One says anything with vanilla is the safest start. Source

Perfumer's Workshop Tea Rose + Ajmal Dahn Oud Al Shams

How to apply Use Tea Rose EDT. The parfum version has huge sillage

When Not stated

Keep in mind Dahn Oud can smell animalic

The article author calls oud with rose a centuries-old Middle Eastern pairing. Source

Mancera Roses Vanille + Lancome Oud Bouquet

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Budget swap Maison Alhambra, Zimaya and Lattafa have Roses Vanille alternatives listed in your A to Z sheet

Keep in mind Skin chemistry decides whether oud or rose wins

One poster says it gives more oud and less sweetness on her skin. Source

Mancera Roses Vanille + Parfums de Marly Delina

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Budget swap Maison Alhambra Delilah for Delina (from your list)

Keep in mind Single voice

One poster says it gives beautiful roses. Source

Mancera Roses Vanille + Narciso Rodriguez For Her

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Suggestion only

One poster suggests it. Source

Mancera Roses Vanille + Le Couvent Cologne of the Missions or Xerjoff Lira

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Suggestion only

One poster suggests both. Source

Al Rehab Oud and Rose + Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Woman

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Single comment

A reader comment on Fragrantica says the mix works as a strong dupe of Tom Ford Noir Noir. Source

Chanel No 5 EDT + Jean Couturier Coriandre

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Old style, powdery

The article author says aldehydes and civet connect the two. Source

Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb + Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Budget swap Maison Alhambra Victoria Flower for Flowerbomb (from your list)

Keep in mind Old thread

One poster in the sexiest-pairings thread. Source

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle + Lancome La Vie Est Belle

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Budget swap Maison Alhambra La Vita Bella for La Vie Est Belle (from your list)

Keep in mind Old thread

One poster. Source

Chanel No 19 EDP + Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

One poster. Source

Kilian Angels' Share + Kilian Intoxicated

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Budget swap Lattafa Khamrah or Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel for Angels' Share (from your list)

Keep in mind Single voice

One poster lists it among her regular layers. Source

YSL Libre Intense + Diptyque Do Son

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Budget swap Maison Alhambra Libbra for Libre (from your list)

Keep in mind Single voice

Same poster's list. Source

YSL Mon Paris + Kayali Vanilla 28

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Budget swap Maison Alhambra My Party for Mon Paris, Al Rehab Choco Musk for Vanilla 28 (from your list)

Keep in mind Single voice

Same poster's list. Source

Kayali Eden Juicy Apple + Kayali Vanilla 28

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Single voice

Same poster's list. Source

Clone-house

Lattafa Khamrah + a bianco latte style milky vanilla

How to apply Spray Khamrah lightly

When Not stated, but the poster says it lasts 12+ hours

Keep in mind Bianco Latte is Giardini di Toscana, not a clone-house product

Two posters, one calls it a beast combo. Source

Lattafa Khamrah + a fruity scent (apple, cherry, peach or pear)

How to apply Khamrah adds warmth underneath the fruit

When Helps a bright day scent turn into a night or autumn scent, per the reviewer

Keep in mind General idea, not one exact pair

Two reviewers on the Khamrah page. Source

Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa as the base under any other scent

How to apply If the second scent is heavy, spray each on a different spot

When Cold days

Keep in mind General advice

Two posters call the Khamrah family a layering monster. Source

Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan + Maison Alhambra The Trail

How to apply Use The Trail as the base for extra smoke

When Cold weather

Keep in mind Single voice

One reviewer is very enthusiastic. Source

Lattafa Khamrah + Rayhaan Elixir

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Single voice

One reviewer on the Khamrah page calls it a killer combo. Source

Lattafa Khamrah + Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb

How to apply Not stated

When Autumn and winter

Keep in mind Single voice

One reviewer uses it to tone down a douchebag vibe. Source

Lattafa Khamrah + Burberry Goddess

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Single voice

One reviewer says it brings out the cinnamon. Source

Lattafa Khamrah + Armaf Club de Nuit

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Single voice

One reviewer says it is nice. Source

Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan + French Avenue Spectre Wraith

How to apply Not stated

When Not stated

Keep in mind Suggestion only

The topic starter in the Lattafa layering thread. Source