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.

First · Aaron Terence HughesCedarwood and Bergamot2019 · ★ 3.47

Second · Aaron Terence HughesZeus2023 · ★ 5.00

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Contrast pairing

Cedarwood and Bergamot × Zeus

Citrus, aromatic and woody meets amber, vanilla and fresh spicy. 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 Cedarwood and Bergamot, blue is Zeus. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cedarwood and BergamotZeus

citrusboth

amberboth

woodyboth

fresh spicyboth

vanillasecond

warm spicysecond

aromaticfirst

balsamicsecond

powderysecond

oudsecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Cedarwood and Bergamot

Mandarin Orange Lavender

Lavender

Neroli

Sicilian Lemon Vetiver

Vetiver

Jasmine Sambac Amber

Amber

Cedar

In both

Bergamot

Four shared accords:

citruswoodyamberfresh spicy

Only in Zeus

Apple

Tonka Bean Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Sandalwood Patchouli

Patchouli

Ambergris

Vanilla

Benzoin

Skin

Oud

Why it might work

Light over deepCedarwood and Bergamot brings citrus and aromatic; Zeus brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadCitrus, woody, amber and fresh spicy run through both.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadZeus is voted long lasting and strong; Cedarwood and Bergamot long lasting and moderate. Expect Zeus to lead and Cedarwood and Bergamot to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Zeus, two of Cedarwood and Bergamot over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?