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.

Reflection 45 ManFirst · AmouageReflection 45 ManEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.38
Royal MayfairSecond · CreedRoyal MayfairEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.10
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Reflection 45 Man × Royal Mayfair

Aromatic, woody and amber meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share two 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 Reflection 45 Man, blue is Royal Mayfair. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Reflection 45 ManRoyal Mayfair
woodyboth
aromaticboth
amberfirst
warm spicyfirst
powderyfirst
white floralfirst
fresh spicyfirst
irisfirst
lavenderfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Reflection 45 Man
LavenderLavenderJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesCardamomCardamomClary SageClary SageBenzoinBenzoinPink PepperPink PepperIrisIrisJasmineJasmineNeroliNeroliAngelicaAngelicaTonka BeanTonka BeanVanillaVanilla
In both
Cedar
Two shared accords:
aromaticwoody
Only in Royal Mayfair
Pine TreePine TreeGinGinLimeLimeRoseRoseEucalyptusEucalyptusOrangeOrange
Why it might work
  • Light over deepReflection 45 Man brings aromatic; Royal Mayfair brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Reflection 45 Man is long lasting and moderate, Royal Mayfair long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointReflection 45 Man first, then Royal Mayfair 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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