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.

First · Dries Van NotenSantal Greenery2022 · ★ 4.07

Second · Dries Van NotenBitter Splash2024 · ★ 4.18

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Santal Greenery × Bitter Splash

Woody, citrus and fruity meets woody, aromatic and citrus. 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 Santal Greenery, blue is Bitter Splash. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Santal GreeneryBitter Splash

woodyboth

citrusboth

aromaticboth

powderyboth

fresh spicyboth

fruityfirst

ozonicfirst

sweetfirst

irissecond

earthysecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Santal Greenery

Bergamot

Fig

Violet Leaf Sandalwood

Sandalwood White Musk

White Musk

In both

Grapefruit

Five shared accords:

woodycitruspowderyfresh spicyaromatic

Only in Bitter Splash

Cypress

Orris

Geranium

Carrot Seeds Vetiver

Vetiver

Cedar

Leather

Why it might work

Light over deepSantal Greenery brings citrus; Bitter Splash brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list grapefruit, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadWoody, citrus, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Santal Greenery is moderate on both, Bitter Splash 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 pointSantal Greenery first, then Bitter Splash 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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Santal Greenery · Dries Van Noten

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Bitter Splash · Dries Van Noten

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