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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.

Bracken ManFirst · AmouageBracken ManEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.18
Flash BackSecond · Olfactive StudioFlash BackEDP · 2013 · ★ 3.93
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Bracken Man × Flash Back

Woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy meets aromatic, citrus and woody. They share four 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 Bracken Man, blue is Flash Back. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bracken ManFlash Back
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusboth
warm spicyfirst
greensecond
fruitysecond
earthysecond
patchoulifirst
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bracken Man
ClovesClovesCypressCypressLavenderLavenderNutmegNutmegLemonLemonBergamotBergamotGeraniumGeraniumSandalwoodSandalwoodCinnamonCinnamonPatchouliPatchouli
In both
CedarMusk
Four shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromaticcitrus
Only in Flash Back
RhubarbRhubarbGrapefruitGrapefruitOrangeOrangeGranny Smith appleGranny Smith applePink PepperPink PepperVetiverVetiverAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepFlash Back brings aromatic and citrus; Bracken Man 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 threadWoody, fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBracken Man is voted long lasting and strong; Flash Back moderate on both. Expect Bracken Man to lead and Flash Back to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Bracken Man, two of Flash Back over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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