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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.

H.O.T. AlwaysFirst · Bond No 9H.O.T. Always2003 · ★ 4.13
Idole Eau de ParfumSecond · LubinIdole Eau de ParfumEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.28
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H.O.T. AlwaysIdole Eau de Parfum
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H.O.T. Always × Idole Eau de Parfum

Warm spicy, woody and animalic meets woody, amber and warm spicy. 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 H.O.T. Always, blue is Idole Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

H.O.T. AlwaysIdole Eau de Parfum
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
leatherboth
balsamicboth
animalicfirst
patchoulifirst
ambersecond
muskyfirst
powderyfirst
cinnamonfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in H.O.T. Always
PatchouliPatchouliCivetCivetRussian LeatherRussian LeatherCinnamonCinnamonBergamotBergamot
In both
Sandalwood
Four shared accords:
warm spicywoodyleatherbalsamic
Only in Idole Eau de Parfum
RumRumSaffronSaffronBitter OrangeBitter OrangeCarawayCarawayEbony WoodEbony WoodWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesIncenseIncenseOlibanumOlibanumSugarSugarPalm TreePalm TreeLeatherLeatherAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody, leather and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: H.O.T. Always is eternal and strong, Idole Eau de Parfum 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 pointH.O.T. Always first, then Idole Eau de Parfum 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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