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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.

Sur Ma PeauFirst · Dries Van NotenSur Ma Peau2022 · ★ 4.11
Bitter SplashSecond · Dries Van NotenBitter Splash2024 · ★ 4.18
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Sur Ma Peau × Bitter Splash

Citrus, aromatic and vanilla 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 Sur Ma Peau, blue is Bitter Splash. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Sur Ma PeauBitter Splash
citrusboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
earthyboth
vanillafirst
powderysecond
white floralfirst
irissecond
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sur Ma Peau
BergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomOrange BlossomVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
Vetiver
Five shared accords:
citrusaromaticwoodyearthyfresh spicy
Only in Bitter Splash
GrapefruitGrapefruitCypressCypressOrrisOrrisGeraniumGeraniumCarrot SeedsCarrot SeedsCedarCedarLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSur Ma Peau brings citrus and aromatic; Bitter Splash 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 threadCitrus, aromatic, woody and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Sur Ma Peau 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.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointSur Ma Peau 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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