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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.

Blood OrangeFirst · Aaron Terence HughesBlood Orange2019 · ★ 4.04
ZeusSecond · Aaron Terence HughesZeus2023 · ★ 5.00
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Blood Orange × Zeus

Citrus, musky and powdery meets amber, vanilla 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 Blood Orange, blue is Zeus. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Blood OrangeZeus
citrusboth
amberboth
powderyboth
vanillasecond
fresh spicysecond
woodysecond
warm spicysecond
balsamicsecond
oudsecond
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Blood Orange
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBlood OrangeBlood OrangeTangerineTangerineJasmine SambacJasmine SambacMuskMuskAmberAmber
In both
Sandalwood
Three shared accords:
citruspowderyamber
Only in Zeus
BergamotBergamotAppleAppleTonka BeanTonka BeanNutmegNutmegPatchouliPatchouliAmbergrisAmbergrisVanillaVanillaBenzoinBenzoinSkinSkinOudOud
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlood Orange brings citrus; Zeus brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, powdery and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Blood Orange is long lasting and strong, Zeus long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointZeus first, then Blood Orange 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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