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.

KamikuraFirst · DI SERKamikuraEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.97
Elegant BlackSecond · Arabian OudElegant Black★ 4.33
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KamikuraElegant Black
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Kamikura × Elegant Black

Woody, aromatic and citrus meets woody, aromatic and citrus. 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 Kamikura, blue is Elegant Black. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

KamikuraElegant Black
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
greenboth
fresh spicyfirst
white floralsecond
powderysecond
muskysecond
sweetsecond
coniferfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Kamikura
AgarwoodAgarwoodLimeLimeOudOudCypressCypressPatchouliPatchouliRosemaryRosemaryYuzuYuzuLavenderLavenderOakmossOakmoss
In both
PineVetiver
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticcitrusgreen
Only in Elegant Black
OrangeOrangeLemonLemonLily of the ValleyLily of the ValleySandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTonka BeanMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepKamikura brings aromatic and citrus; Elegant Black brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list pine and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, citrus and green run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadElegant Black is voted moderate and strong; Kamikura moderate on both. Expect Elegant Black to lead and Kamikura to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Elegant Black, two of Kamikura over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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