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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.

SerenadeFirst · Boadicea the VictoriousSerenade2012 · ★ 3.72
212 VIP Rose SmileySecond · Carolina Herrera212 VIP Rose Smiley2022 · ★ 4.02
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Serenade × 212 VIP Rose Smiley

Woody, aromatic and earthy meets citrus, woody and violet. 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 Serenade, blue is 212 VIP Rose Smiley. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Serenade212 VIP Rose Smiley
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
violetsecond
fruitysecond
earthyfirst
patchoulisecond
floralsecond
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Serenade
elemiElemiLemonLemonBergamotBergamotAldehydesAldehydesRoseRoseClary SageClary SageCardamomCardamomNutmegNutmegNeroliNeroliJasmineJasmineGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodOakmossOakmoss
In both
Mandarin Orange
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticcitruspowdery
Only in 212 VIP Rose Smiley
VioletVioletBlack CurrantBlack CurrantLilybelle®Lilybelle®LavenderLavenderRose OilRose OilPatchouliPatchouliBalsam FirBalsam Fir
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSerenade brings aromatic; 212 VIP Rose Smiley brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, citrus and powdery run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Serenade in fall and 212 VIP Rose Smiley in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadSerenade is voted long lasting and strong; 212 VIP Rose Smiley long lasting and moderate. Expect Serenade to lead and 212 VIP Rose Smiley to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Serenade, two of 212 VIP Rose Smiley over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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