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.

Must deFirst · CartierMust deEDP · 1981 · ★ 4.21
Terra NovaSecond · Michael Malul LondonTerra Nova2022 · ★ 4.33
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Must deTerra Nova
Harmony pairing

Must de × Terra Nova

Woody, powdery and amber meets amber, citrus and woody. They share six accords and three 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 Must de, blue is Terra Nova. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Must deTerra Nova
amberboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
balsamicboth
vanillafirst
greenfirst
sweetfirst
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Must de
GalbanumGalbanumBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesAldehydesLemonLemonGreen MandarinGreen MandarinPeachPeachPineapplePineappleLeatherLeatherCarnationCarnationVetiverVetiverOrris RootOrris RootYlang-YlangYlang-Ylang
In both
BergamotSandalwoodTonka Bean
Six shared accords:
woodypowderyamberaromaticbalsamiccitrus
Only in Terra Nova
Lemon LeafLemon LeafLotusLotusAmbroxanAmbroxanVioletVioletBlack AmberBlack AmberPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepTerra Nova brings citrus; Must de brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, sandalwood and tonka bean, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, amber and aromatic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Must de in winter and fall and Terra Nova in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadMust de is voted long lasting and strong; Terra Nova moderate on both. Expect Must de to lead and Terra Nova to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Must de, two of Terra Nova over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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