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.

Portrait of a LadyFirst · Frederic MallePortrait of a LadyParfum · 2010 · ★ 4.06
Mira-BaiSecond · ChopardMira-Bai1998 · ★ 4.17
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Portrait of a LadyMira-Bai
Harmony pairing

Portrait of a Lady × Mira-Bai

Warm spicy, amber and rose meets fruity, woody and vanilla. They share five accords and six 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 Portrait of a Lady, blue is Mira-Bai. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Portrait of a LadyMira-Bai
fruityboth
woodyboth
amberboth
balsamicboth
powderyboth
warm spicyfirst
rosefirst
vanillasecond
patchoulifirst
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Portrait of a Lady
CloveCloveRaspberryRaspberryCinnamonCinnamonRed BerriesRed BerriesTurkish RoseTurkish RosePatchouliPatchouliIncenseIncenseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangMuskMuskBenzoinBenzoinAmbergrisAmbergris
In both
RoseBlack CurrantSandalwoodAmberCedarVanilla
Five shared accords:
amberwoodybalsamicfruitypowdery
Only in Mira-Bai
PeachPeachPlumPlumBergamotBergamotBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodJasmineJasmine
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spicePortrait of a Lady brings amber; Mira-Bai brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, black currant, sandalwood and amber and 2 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, balsamic and fruity run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadPortrait of a Lady is voted long lasting and strong; Mira-Bai moderate on both. Expect Portrait of a Lady to lead and Mira-Bai to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Portrait of a Lady, two of Mira-Bai over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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