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.

Sailing DayFirst · Maison Martin MargielaSailing DayEDP · 2017 · ★ 3.75
Eau de Cologne ImperialeSecond · GuerlainEau de Cologne ImperialeEDC · 1860 · ★ 4.21
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Sailing DayEau de Cologne Imperiale
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Sailing Day × Eau de Cologne Imperiale

Marine, aromatic and aldehydic meets citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share three 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 Sailing Day, blue is Eau de Cologne Imperiale. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Sailing DayEau de Cologne Imperiale
aromaticboth
marinefirst
citrussecond
freshboth
woodyboth
aldehydicfirst
aquaticfirst
fresh spicysecond
amberfirst
saltyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sailing Day
Sea NotesSea NotesAldehydesAldehydesCorianderCorianderRed PepperRed PepperJuniperJuniperIrisIrisAmyl SalicylateAmyl SalicylateRoseRoseSeaweedSeaweedAmbergrisAmbergrisAmberwoodAmberwood
In both
Cedar
Three shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh
Only in Eau de Cologne Imperiale
CitrusesCitrusesLemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaBergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliLemonLemonOrangeOrangeRosemaryRosemaryTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Fresh on freshEau de Cologne Imperiale brings citrus; Sailing Day brings aromatic. Two fresh profiles stack into something brighter than either.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody and fresh run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadSailing Day is voted moderate on both; Eau de Cologne Imperiale very weak and intimate. Expect Sailing Day to lead and Eau de Cologne Imperiale to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Sailing Day, two of Eau de Cologne Imperiale over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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