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.

5th Avenue StyleFirst · Elizabeth Arden5th Avenue StyleEDP · 2009 · ★ 3.76
Knize SecSecond · KnizeKnize SecEDT · 1985 · ★ 4.13
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5th Avenue Style × Knize Sec

Sweet, fruity and floral meets citrus, amber and aromatic. They share three 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 5th Avenue Style, blue is Knize Sec. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

5th Avenue StyleKnize Sec
citrusboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
sweetfirst
fruityfirst
ambersecond
smokysecond
leathersecond
floralfirst
lavendersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 5th Avenue Style
BergamotBergamotRaspberryRaspberryPink PepperPink PepperMarigoldMarigoldWhite ChocolateWhite ChocolatePeachPeachPeonyPeonyApple BlossomApple BlossomPlumPlumVanillaVanillaOakmossOakmoss
In both
Musk
Three shared accords:
citrusfresh spicyaromatic
Only in Knize Sec
OrangeOrangeCitrusesCitrusesAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonCorianderCorianderLavenderLavenderJasmineJasmineSageSagePetitgrainPetitgrainIncenseIncenseLeatherLeatherAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, fresh spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 5th Avenue Style in spring and summer and Knize Sec in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 5th Avenue Style is moderate on both, Knize Sec 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 point5th Avenue Style first, then Knize Sec 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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