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.

Carnal FlowerFirst · Frederic MalleCarnal FlowerParfum · 2005 · ★ 4.14
Colonia Sandalo ConcentreeSecond · Acqua di ParmaColonia Sandalo Concentree2016 · ★ 4.27
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Carnal Flower × Colonia Sandalo Concentree

Woody, coconut and camphor meets citrus, aromatic 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 Carnal Flower, blue is Colonia Sandalo Concentree. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Carnal FlowerColonia Sandalo Concentree
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
sweetboth
coconutfirst
camphorfirst
white floralfirst
warm spicysecond
muskyfirst
tuberosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Carnal Flower
EucalyptusEucalyptusMelonMelonGalbanumGalbanumCoconutCoconutTuberoseTuberoseJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangOrange BlossomOrange BlossomWhite MuskWhite MuskAnimal notesAnimal notes
In both
BergamotAmber
Four shared accords:
woodysweetaromaticcitrus
Only in Colonia Sandalo Concentree
OrangeOrangeLemonLemonPetitgrainPetitgrainLavenderLavenderCardamomCardamomSandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepColonia Sandalo Concentree brings citrus and aromatic; Carnal Flower brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, sweet, aromatic and citrus run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Carnal Flower is long lasting and strong, 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 pointCarnal Flower 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.
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