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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.

Carthusia UomoFirst · CarthusiaCarthusia UomoEDP · 2004 · ★ 4.05
Desire for a WomanSecond · Alfred DunhillDesire for a Woman2001 · ★ 4.19
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Carthusia Uomo × Desire for a Woman

Woody, citrus and mossy meets citrus, sweet and floral. They share five accords and six 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 Carthusia Uomo, blue is Desire for a Woman. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Carthusia UomoDesire for a Woman
citrusboth
woodyboth
floralboth
white floralboth
powderyboth
sweetsecond
mossyfirst
aromaticfirst
fresh spicyfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Carthusia Uomo
LemonLemonGeraniumGeraniumCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliJasmineJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyOakmossOakmoss
In both
Green LeavesFreesiaBergamotMuskSandalwoodAmber
Five shared accords:
woodycitrusfloralwhite floralpowdery
Only in Desire for a Woman
LimeLimeOrangeOrangeMagnoliaMagnoliaBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodMyrtleMyrtleLicoriceLicoriceTiare FlowerTiare FlowerGardeniaGardeniaRoseRoseCaramelCaramelVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDesire for a Woman brings citrus; Carthusia Uomo brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list green leaves, freesia, bergamot and musk and 2 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, floral and white floral run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Carthusia Uomo in spring and summer and Desire for a Woman in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Carthusia Uomo is long lasting and moderate, Desire for a Woman moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointDesire for a Woman first, then Carthusia Uomo 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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