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.

Imitation WomanFirst · AmouageImitation WomanEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.94
HamptonsSecond · Bond No 9HamptonsEDP · 2005 · ★ 3.85
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Contrast pairing

Imitation Woman × Hamptons

Woody, fruity and aldehydic meets citrus, aromatic and floral. They share two 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 Imitation Woman, blue is Hamptons. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Imitation WomanHamptons
woodyboth
sweetboth
citrussecond
fruityfirst
aldehydicfirst
soft spicyfirst
white floralfirst
aromaticsecond
balsamicfirst
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Imitation Woman
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangOrange BlossomOrange BlossomRoseRoseBlack CurrantBlack CurrantAldehydesAldehydesLicoriceLicoriceIncenseIncensePatchouliPatchouli
In both
JasmineSandalwood
Two shared accords:
woodysweet
Only in Hamptons
BergamotBergamotLime (Linden) BlossomLime (Linden) BlossomLemonLemonSageSageCedarCedarTurkish RoseTurkish RoseMagnoliaMagnoliaMuskMuskAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHamptons brings citrus and aromatic; Imitation Woman brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and sweet run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadImitation Woman is voted long lasting and strong; Hamptons moderate on both. Expect Imitation Woman to lead and Hamptons to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Imitation Woman, two of Hamptons over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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