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.

A Separate Reality ManicFirst · Clive ChristianA Separate Reality Manic2018 · ★ 4.24
2019 vodka, tobacco, juniperSecond · Bon Parfumeur2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper2019 · ★ 3.77
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A Separate Reality Manic2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper
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A Separate Reality Manic × 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper

Aromatic, smoky and green meets aromatic, fresh spicy and green. They share four accords and two 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 A Separate Reality Manic, blue is 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

A Separate Reality Manic2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper
aromaticboth
greenboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
smokyfirst
amberfirst
vanillafirst
leatherfirst
balsamicfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in A Separate Reality Manic
LeatherLeatherVanillaVanillaAmberAmberSmokeSmokeMuskMuskMastic or LentisqueMastic or LentisqueLavenderLavenderIncenseIncenseCoriander LeafCoriander LeafMossMossSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
MintPink Pepper
Four shared accords:
aromaticgreenfresh spicywoody
Only in 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper
VodkaVodkaBitter OrangeBitter OrangeBasilBasilJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesCinammonCinammonFrosted MelonFrosted MelonTobaccoTobaccoVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deep2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper brings aromatic and green; A Separate Reality Manic brings smoky. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mint and pink pepper, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, green, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: A Separate Reality Manic is long lasting and moderate, 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper 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 pointA Separate Reality Manic first, then 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper 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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