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 · Zara9.0EDP · 2015 · ★ 4.26

Second · Acqua di ParmaColonia Sandalo Concentree2016 · ★ 4.27

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Harmony pairing

9.0 × Colonia Sandalo Concentree

Iris, aromatic and woody meets citrus, aromatic and woody. They share seven accords and three 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 9.0, blue is Colonia Sandalo Concentree. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

9.0Colonia Sandalo Concentree

aromaticboth

woodyboth

citrusboth

warm spicyboth

powderyboth

fresh spicyboth

amberboth

irisfirst

earthyfirst

violetfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 9.0

Juniper

Coriander

Iris

Pepper

Cedar

Vetiver

In both

BergamotCardamomAmber

Seven shared accords:

aromaticwoodypowderyfresh spicywarm spicyambercitrus

Only in Colonia Sandalo Concentree

Orange

Lemon

Petitgrain Lavender

Lavender

Sandalwood Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean

Why it might work

Light over deep9.0 brings aromatic; Colonia Sandalo Concentree brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, cardamom and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadAromatic, woody, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 9.0 is moderate on both, Colonia Sandalo Concentree 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 point9.0 first, then Colonia Sandalo Concentree over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?