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.

K by Dolce Gabbana Eau de ParfumFirst · Dolce&GabbanaK by Dolce Gabbana Eau de ParfumEDP · 2020 · ★ 3.98
BySecond · Dolce&GabbanaByEDP · 1997 · ★ 4.52
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K by Dolce Gabbana Eau de Parfum × By

Aromatic, woody and citrus meets fresh spicy, woody and lavender. They share five 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 K by Dolce Gabbana Eau de Parfum, blue is By. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

K by Dolce Gabbana Eau de ParfumBy
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
lavenderboth
citrusfirst
fruityfirst
tobaccosecond
leathersecond
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in K by Dolce Gabbana Eau de Parfum
Blood OrangeBlood OrangeJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesPimentoPimentoLemonLemonSicilian LemonSicilian LemonCardamomCardamomFig NectarFig NectarGeraniumGeraniumClary SageClary SageCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiver
In both
Lavender
Five shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh spicywarm spicylavender
Only in By
NutmegNutmegPepperPepperArtemisiaArtemisiaSandalwoodSandalwoodTobaccoTobaccoLeatherLeatherAmberAmberGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepK by Dolce Gabbana Eau de Parfum brings aromatic and citrus; By brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put K by Dolce Gabbana Eau de Parfum in spring and summer and By in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: K by Dolce Gabbana Eau de Parfum is moderate on both, By long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBy first, then K by Dolce Gabbana Eau de Parfum 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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