Scentsation
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.

Imitation WomanFirst · AmouageImitation WomanEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.94
Hugo Reflective EditionSecond · Hugo BossHugo Reflective Edition2022 · ★ 4.19
From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here
Imitation WomanHugo Reflective Edition
Contrast pairing

Imitation Woman × Hugo Reflective Edition

Woody, fruity and aldehydic meets woody, citrus and aromatic. They share two accords and no notes.

Find samples of both
The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Imitation Woman, blue is Hugo Reflective Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Imitation WomanHugo Reflective Edition
woodyboth
freshboth
fruityfirst
citrussecond
aromaticsecond
aldehydicfirst
soft spicyfirst
white floralfirst
balsamicfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Imitation Woman
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangOrange BlossomOrange BlossomJasmineJasmineRoseRoseBlack CurrantBlack CurrantAldehydesAldehydesLicoriceLicoriceIncenseIncensePatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwood
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
woodyfresh
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Hugo Reflective Edition
CitrusesCitrusesCypressCypressVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHugo Reflective Edition brings citrus and aromatic; Imitation Woman brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody and fresh run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadImitation Woman is voted long lasting and strong; Hugo Reflective Edition moderate on both. Expect Imitation Woman to lead and Hugo Reflective Edition to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Imitation Woman, two of Hugo Reflective Edition over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
Has anyone tried it?

Be the first to say

No votes on this pair yet. Once 25 people have voted, their verdict leads this page and our suggestion steps back.

Sign in to vote
0 / 25 VOTES
More partners

Other pairings for Imitation Woman

Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
Imitation Woman+HamptonsBond No 9HamptonsAdds citrus, aromatic and floral; shares jasmine and sandalwood.ContrastImitation Woman+Loewe 7 SportLoeweLoewe 7 SportAdds citrus, green and aromatic; shares incense.ContrastImitation Woman+Invictus Onyx Collector EditionRabanneInvictus Onyx Collector EditionAdds citrus, aromatic and marine; shares jasmine and patchouli.HarmonyBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
Imitation Woman × Hugo Reflective Edition · Layering Lab | Scentsation