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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.

Desire GoldFirst · Alfred DunhillDesire Gold2020 · ★ 4.21
Amalfi CitrusSecond · Alfred DunhillAmalfi Citrus2020 · ★ 4.40
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Desire Gold × Amalfi Citrus

Woody, citrus and vanilla meets citrus, aromatic and woody. They share four accords and two 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 Desire Gold, blue is Amalfi Citrus. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Desire GoldAmalfi Citrus
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
greenboth
vanillafirst
mossyfirst
fruityfirst
aromaticsecond
powderyfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Desire Gold
Black CurrantBlack CurrantAppleApplePapyrusPapyrusGrasse RoseGrasse RoseVanillaVanillaOakmossOakmoss
In both
BergamotMusk
Four shared accords:
woodycitrusgreenfresh spicy
Only in Amalfi Citrus
LemonLemonGreen MandarinGreen MandarinMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeBitter OrangeNeroliNeroliGreen TeaGreen TeaRosemaryRosemaryJasmineJasmineCardamomCardamomVetiverVetiverWoody NotesWoody NotesAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDesire Gold brings citrus; Amalfi Citrus brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, green and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Desire Gold is moderate on both, Amalfi Citrus moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointDesire Gold first, then Amalfi Citrus 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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