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
Polo Red RushSecond · Ralph LaurenPolo Red Rush2018 · ★ 3.73
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Contrast pairing

Cedrus × Polo Red Rush

Woody, earthy and aromatic meets citrus, fruity and aromatic. They share two 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 Cedrus, blue is Polo Red Rush. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

CedrusPolo Red Rush
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
woodyfirst
citrussecond
fruitysecond
greensecond
sweetsecond
muskysecond
fresh spicysecond
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Cedrus
Woody NotesWoody NotesVetiverVetiverMossMossCardamomCardamomSandalwoodSandalwood
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
aromaticwarm spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Polo Red Rush
PineapplePineappleLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitMintMintRed AppleRed AppleLavenderLavenderSaffronSaffronOrange BlossomOrange BlossomMuskMuskCedarCedarCoffeeCoffee
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPolo Red Rush brings citrus and aromatic; Cedrus brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAromatic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Cedrus is moderate on both, Polo Red Rush 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 pointCedrus first, then Polo Red Rush 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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