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.

Flor del SolFirst · EscadaFlor del SolEDT · 2020 · ★ 3.89
Sel de VetiverSecond · The Different CompanySel de VetiverEDP · 2006 · ★ 4.11
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Contrast pairing

Flor del Sol × Sel de Vetiver

Fruity, aromatic and sweet meets aromatic, woody and earthy. They share four accords and no 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 Flor del Sol, blue is Sel de Vetiver. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Flor del SolSel de Vetiver
aromaticboth
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
fruityfirst
sweetfirst
earthysecond
saltysecond
alcoholfirst
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Flor del Sol
GrenadineGrenadineTequilaTequilaOrangeOrangeDahliaDahliaSandalwoodSandalwood
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
aromaticcitrusfresh spicywoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Sel de Vetiver
GrapefruitGrapefruitCardamomCardamomBergamotBergamotTahitian VetiverTahitian VetiverBourbon GeraniumBourbon GeraniumYlang-YlangYlang-YlangBourbon VetiverBourbon VetiverSea SaltSea SaltIrisIris
Why it might work
  • Light over deepFlor del Sol brings aromatic; Sel de Vetiver brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Flor del Sol is moderate on both, Sel de Vetiver 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 pointFlor del Sol first, then Sel de Vetiver 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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Flor del Sol × Sel de Vetiver · Layering Lab | Scentsation