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.

First · Alfred DunhillCustomEDT · 2011 · ★ 3.98

Second · Alfred DunhillBlend 301978 · ★ 4.58

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Harmony pairing

Custom × Blend 30

Amber, smoky and fresh spicy meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share five 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 Custom, blue is Blend 30. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

CustomBlend 30

woodyboth

fresh spicyboth

amberboth

warm spicyboth

sweetboth

aromaticsecond

smokyfirst

fruityfirst

balsamicfirst

mossysecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Custom

Red Apple

Pepper

Virginia Cedar

In both

Incense

Five shared accords:

amberfresh spicywoodywarm spicysweet

Only in Blend 30

Lavender

Sour Cherry Clary Sage

Clary Sage Neroli

Neroli

Lemon

Rosemary

Bergamot

Sandalwood Carnation

Carnation

Cedar

Geranium

Palisander Rosewood

Why it might work

Light over deepBlend 30 brings aromatic; Custom brings amber and smoky. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list incense, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadAmber, fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy run through both.
Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.

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

What to watch

One will leadBlend 30 is voted moderate and strong; Custom moderate on both. Expect Blend 30 to lead and Custom to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Blend 30, two of Custom over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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Custom · Alfred Dunhill

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