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.

Jasmine NarcotiqueFirst · Aaron Terence HughesJasmine Narcotique2019 · ★ 3.70
Bitter SplashSecond · Dries Van NotenBitter Splash2024 · ★ 4.18
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Contrast pairing

Jasmine Narcotique × Bitter Splash

White floral, musky and fruity meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share one accord and no 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 Jasmine Narcotique, blue is Bitter Splash. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Jasmine NarcotiqueBitter Splash
powderyboth
white floralfirst
woodysecond
aromaticsecond
citrussecond
fresh spicysecond
muskyfirst
fruityfirst
irissecond
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Jasmine Narcotique
Night Blooming JasmineNight Blooming JasmineSuedeSuedeMuskMuskPatchouliPatchouliAmberAmber
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
powdery
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Bitter Splash
GrapefruitGrapefruitCypressCypressOrrisOrrisGeraniumGeraniumCarrot SeedsCarrot SeedsVetiverVetiverCedarCedarLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Fresh on freshBitter Splash brings citrus; Jasmine Narcotique brings musky. Two fresh profiles stack into something brighter than either.
  • A shared threadPowdery runs through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Jasmine Narcotique is long lasting and strong, Bitter Splash 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 pointJasmine Narcotique first, then Bitter Splash 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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