Scentsation
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.

CapuaFirst · ElectimussCapua2020 · ★ 3.90
Zayed 2018Second · Boadicea the VictoriousZayed 20182018 · ★ 4.08
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Capua × Zayed 2018

Woody, aromatic and amber meets citrus, woody and rose. They share three accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Capua, blue is Zayed 2018. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

CapuaZayed 2018
woodyboth
aromaticboth
earthyboth
citrussecond
rosesecond
powderysecond
violetsecond
warm spicysecond
amberfirst
floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Capua
elemiElemiCedarCedarCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
In both
VetiverAmber
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticearthy
Only in Zayed 2018
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeSaffronSaffronBergamotBergamotTurkish RoseTurkish RoseVioletVioletHedioneHedioneSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouliMossMoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCapua brings aromatic; Zayed 2018 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Capua is long lasting and strong, Zayed 2018 eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointCapua first, then Zayed 2018 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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