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.

Dior Homme Intense 2011First · DiorDior Homme Intense 2011EDP · 2011 · ★ 4.49
NishikiSecond · ShiseidoNishiki1973 · ★ 4.12
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Dior Homme Intense 2011 × Nishiki

Iris, woody and powdery meets woody, citrus and floral. 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 Dior Homme Intense 2011, blue is Nishiki. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dior Homme Intense 2011Nishiki
woodyboth
irisboth
floralboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
earthyboth
citrussecond
freshsecond
white floralsecond
greensecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dior Homme Intense 2011
LavenderLavenderIrisIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PearPearVirginia CedarVirginia Cedar
In both
Vetiver
Six shared accords:
iriswoodypowderyearthyaromaticfloral
Only in Nishiki
BergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliAldehydesAldehydesPeachPeachStrawberryStrawberryOrrisOrrisLilacLilacLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseMay RoseJasmineJasmineLilyLilyVioletViolet
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNishiki brings citrus; Dior Homme Intense 2011 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadIris, woody, powdery and earthy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadDior Homme Intense 2011 is voted long lasting and strong; Nishiki moderate on both. Expect Dior Homme Intense 2011 to lead and Nishiki to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Dior Homme Intense 2011, two of Nishiki over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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