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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.

No. 1First · Clive ChristianNo. 1EDP · 2001 · ★ 3.96
EmirSecond · M. MicallefEmir2010 · ★ 4.07
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No. 1Emir
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No. 1 × Emir

Powdery, woody and white floral meets fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus. They share five 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 No. 1, blue is Emir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. 1Emir
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
powderyfirst
white floralfirst
vanillafirst
oudsecond
irisfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in No. 1
NutmegNutmegCardamomCardamomLimeLimeMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePaprikaPaprikaArtemisiaArtemisiaCarawayCarawayIrisIrisYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeHeliotrope
In both
GrapefruitMusk
Five shared accords:
woodycitruswarm spicyaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Emir
OrangeOrangeGeraniumGeraniumWhite PepperWhite PepperSageSageAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliPatchouliCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEmir brings aromatic and citrus; No. 1 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list grapefruit and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, warm spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: No. 1 is long lasting and strong, Emir long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointNo. 1 first, then Emir 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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