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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.

Dulcis in FundoFirst · Profumum RomaDulcis in FundoEDP · 2006 · ★ 4.21
CalvinSecond · Calvin KleinCalvin1981 · ★ 4.50
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Dulcis in FundoCalvin
Contrast pairing

Dulcis in Fundo × Calvin

Vanilla, citrus and fresh meets aromatic, citrus and woody. 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 Dulcis in Fundo, blue is Calvin. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dulcis in FundoCalvin
citrusboth
powderyboth
vanillafirst
aromaticsecond
woodysecond
herbalsecond
fresh spicysecond
warm spicysecond
freshfirst
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Dulcis in Fundo
VanillaVanillaCitrusesCitruses
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
citruspowdery
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Calvin
ChamomileChamomileNeroliNeroliBergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonTarragonTarragonOrange BlossomOrange BlossomGeraniumGeraniumCinnamonCinnamonLemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaPatchouliPatchouliMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDulcis in Fundo brings citrus; Calvin brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Dulcis in Fundo is long lasting and moderate, Calvin long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointDulcis in Fundo first, then Calvin 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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