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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.

OrsonFirst · Carine RoitfeldOrsonEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.93
Forgive MeSecond · Carine RoitfeldForgive MeEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.90
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Orson × Forgive Me

Amber, sweet and floral meets white floral, amber and woody. They share six 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 Orson, blue is Forgive Me. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

OrsonForgive Me
amberboth
sweetboth
woodyboth
tuberoseboth
balsamicboth
warm spicyboth
white floralsecond
floralfirst
yellow floralfirst
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Orson
HawthornHawthornOpoponaxOpoponaxBenzoinBenzoinTuberoseTuberoseTonka BeanTonka BeanSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Ylang-Ylang
Six shared accords:
ambersweetwoodybalsamictuberosewarm spicy
Only in Forgive Me
Pink PepperPink PepperTunisian Orange BlossomTunisian Orange BlossomTangerineTangerineIndian TuberoseIndian TuberoseGardeniaGardeniaPatchouliPatchouliLabdanumLabdanumOlibanumOlibanumCashmeranCashmeran
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenOrson brings floral; Forgive Me brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list ylang-ylang, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, sweet, woody and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Orson is moderate on both, Forgive Me 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 pointOrson first, then Forgive Me 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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