Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

First · Issey MiyakeA Scent byEDP · 2009 · ★ 3.84

Second · GucciGucci Guilty Black Pour HommeEDP · 2013 · ★ 3.83

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Harmony pairing

A Scent by × Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Citrus, green and floral meets green, aromatic and white floral. They share seven accords and no 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 A Scent by, blue is Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

A Scent byGucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

greenboth

citrusboth

aromaticboth

white floralboth

woodyboth

fresh spicyboth

herbalboth

lavendersecond

floralfirst

patchoulisecond

What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in A Scent by

Lemon Verbena Hyacinth

Hyacinth

Amalfi Lemon Galbanum

Galbanum

Jasmine

Virginia Cedar

In bothNo shared notesSeven shared accords:

citrusgreenaromaticfresh spicywhite floralwoodyherbal

That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.

Only in Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme

Lavender

Green Coriander Green Notes

Green Notes Orange Blossom

Orange Blossom Neroli

Neroli

Cedar

Patchouli

Why it might work

Flowers over greenA Scent by brings floral; Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme brings green. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
A shared threadCitrus, green, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: A Scent by is moderate on both, Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

A starting pointGucci Guilty Black Pour Homme first, then A Scent by 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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A Scent by · Issey Miyake

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