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.

Bigarade ConcentreeFirst · Frederic MalleBigarade ConcentreeParfum · 2002 · ★ 4.14
Blasted HeathSecond · Penhaligon'sBlasted Heath2015 · ★ 3.90
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Bigarade ConcentreeBlasted Heath
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Bigarade Concentree × Blasted Heath

Citrus, green and fresh meets marine, aromatic and woody. They share two accords and two 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 Bigarade Concentree, blue is Blasted Heath. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bigarade ConcentreeBlasted Heath
greenboth
woodyboth
citrusfirst
marinesecond
aromaticsecond
freshfirst
aquaticsecond
fresh spicyfirst
saltysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bigarade Concentree
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeMandarinMandarinGrapefruitGrapefruitTeaTeaCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperBlack CurrantBlack CurrantRoseRoseCarawayCarawayNeroliNeroliHoneysuckleHoneysuckleOrrisOrris
In both
CedarMusk
Two shared accords:
greenwoody
Only in Blasted Heath
Sea NotesSea NotesSeaweedSeaweedClary SageClary SageGreen LeavesGreen LeavesWhiskeyWhiskeyTobaccoTobaccoVetiverVetiverGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBigarade Concentree brings citrus and green; Blasted Heath brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadGreen and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBlasted Heath is voted long lasting and moderate; Bigarade Concentree moderate on both. Expect Blasted Heath to lead and Bigarade Concentree to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Blasted Heath, two of Bigarade Concentree over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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