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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.

VladimirFirst · Carine RoitfeldVladimirEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.88
Forgive MeSecond · Carine RoitfeldForgive MeEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.90
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Vladimir × Forgive Me

Aromatic, amber and woody meets white floral, amber and woody. They share two accords and no 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 Vladimir, blue is Forgive Me. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

VladimirForgive Me
amberboth
woodyboth
aromaticfirst
white floralsecond
citrusfirst
irisfirst
herbalfirst
powderyfirst
fresh spicyfirst
tuberosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Vladimir
SageSageIrisIrisCedarCedarIncenseIncenseAmberAmberGrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamotGeraniumGeranium
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
amberwoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Forgive Me
Pink PepperPink PepperTunisian Orange BlossomTunisian Orange BlossomTangerineTangerineIndian TuberoseIndian TuberoseGardeniaGardeniaYlang-YlangYlang-YlangPatchouliPatchouliLabdanumLabdanumOlibanumOlibanumCashmeranCashmeran
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVladimir brings aromatic; Forgive Me brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAmber and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Vladimir 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 pointForgive Me first, then Vladimir 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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