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 · Ex NihiloThe HedonistEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.09
Second · ValentinoValentino1978 · ★ 4.28From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
The Hedonist × Valentino
Woody, fresh spicy and citrus meets green, floral and white floral. They share three accords and two notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is The Hedonist, blue is Valentino. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
The HedonistValentino
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
freshboth
woodyfirst
greensecond
floralsecond
white floralsecond
citrusfirst
oudfirst
rosesecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in The Hedonist
Bergamot
Ginger
Akigalawood
Vetiver
Tonka Bean
Bergamot
Ginger
Akigalawood
Vetiver
Tonka BeanIn both
CedarMusk
Three shared accords:fresh spicyaromaticfresh
Only in Valentino
Green Notes
Peach
Basil
Lemon
Hiacynth
Lily-of-the-Valley
Jasmine
Rose
Cyclamen
Carnation
Oakmoss
Civet
Green Notes
Peach
Basil
Lemon
Hiacynth
Lily-of-the-Valley
Jasmine
Rose
Cyclamen
Carnation
Oakmoss
CivetWhy it might work
- Light over deepValentino brings green; The Hedonist brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list cedar and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadFresh spicy, aromatic and fresh run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: The Hedonist is moderate on both, Valentino moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointThe Hedonist first, then Valentino 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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