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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.

DKNY Men Summer 2013First · Donna KaranDKNY Men Summer 20132013 · ★ 4.17
Black XS L Exces for HimSecond · RabanneBlack XS L Exces for HimEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.27
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DKNY Men Summer 2013 × Black XS L Exces for Him

Fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic meets citrus, woody and amber. They share four 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 DKNY Men Summer 2013, blue is Black XS L Exces for Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

DKNY Men Summer 2013Black XS L Exces for Him
citrusboth
aromaticboth
marineboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyfirst
woodysecond
ambersecond
earthysecond
patchoulisecond
lavendersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in DKNY Men Summer 2013
YuzuYuzuGeraniumGeraniumGrapefruitGrapefruitWhite PepperWhite Pepper
In both
Sea Notes
Four shared accords:
citrusaromaticmarinewarm spicy
Only in Black XS L Exces for Him
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonLavenderLavenderCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberAmberPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDKNY Men Summer 2013 brings citrus and aromatic; Black XS L Exces for Him brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sea notes, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, marine and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: DKNY Men Summer 2013 is moderate on both, Black XS L Exces for Him 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 pointBlack XS L Exces for Him first, then DKNY Men Summer 2013 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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