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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.

NioFirst · XerjoffNioEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.32
Alba di SeoulSecond · Santa Maria NovellaAlba di Seoul2012 · ★ 4.00
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Nio × Alba di Seoul

Citrus, green and woody meets woody, green and aromatic. They share four 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 Nio, blue is Alba di Seoul. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

NioAlba di Seoul
woodyboth
greenboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
citrusfirst
fresh spicyfirst
white floralfirst
floralfirst
ambersecond
conifersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Nio
BergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperJasmineJasmineNutmegNutmegVetyverVetyverVirginia CedarVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodAmberAmberPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Green Notes
Four shared accords:
greenwoodyaromaticwarm spicy
Only in Alba di Seoul
Pine TreePine TreeWoody NotesWoody NotesOriental notesOriental notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNio brings citrus and green; Alba di Seoul brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list green notes, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadGreen, woody, aromatic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Nio is long lasting and moderate, Alba di Seoul 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 pointAlba di Seoul first, then Nio 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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