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.

CostarelaFirst · Carner BarcelonaCostarelaEDP · 2016 · ★ 3.70
Jil Sander Pure for MenSecond · Jil SanderJil Sander Pure for MenEDP · 2004 · ★ 4.11
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CostarelaJil Sander Pure for Men
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Costarela × Jil Sander Pure for Men

Citrus, amber and aromatic meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. 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 Costarela, blue is Jil Sander Pure for Men. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

CostarelaJil Sander Pure for Men
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
marineboth
fresh spicyboth
muskyboth
amberfirst
sandfirst
aquaticsecond
saltyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Costarela
BergamotBergamotSaffronSaffronSandSandAmbroxanAmbroxanVirginia CedarVirginia CedarAmberAmber
In both
Sea Notes
Six shared accords:
citrusaromaticmarinewoodyfresh spicymusky
Only in Jil Sander Pure for Men
Juniper BerriesJuniper BerriesFir ResinFir ResinMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeWater NotesWater NotesBambooBambooWhite MuskWhite MuskMahoganyMahoganySandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCostarela brings citrus and aromatic; Jil Sander Pure for Men brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sea notes, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, marine and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Costarela is moderate on both, Jil Sander Pure for Men 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 pointCostarela first, then Jil Sander Pure for Men 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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