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.

CedrusFirst · ChloéCedrusEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.26
Gypsy WaterSecond · ByredoGypsy WaterEDP · 2008 · ★ 3.98
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Cedrus × Gypsy Water

Woody, earthy and aromatic meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share three accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Cedrus, blue is Gypsy Water. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

CedrusGypsy Water
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicysecond
citrussecond
powderysecond
earthyfirst
vanillasecond
ambersecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Cedrus
Woody NotesWoody NotesVetiverVetiverMossMossCardamomCardamom
In both
Sandalwood
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticwarm spicy
Only in Gypsy Water
JuniperJuniperLemonLemonBergamotBergamotPepperPepperPine needlesPine needlesIncenseIncenseOrris RootOrris RootVanillaVanillaAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCedrus brings aromatic; Gypsy Water brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Cedrus is moderate on both, Gypsy Water moderate and intimate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointCedrus first, then Gypsy Water 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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