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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.

1962First · Floris19622016 · ★ 4.32
Habit de MetalSecond · GuerlainHabit de Metal1965 · ★ 4.59
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1962 × Habit de Metal

Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy meets citrus, woody and leather. They share five 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 1962, blue is Habit de Metal. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1962Habit de Metal
woodyboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
amberboth
aromaticfirst
warm spicyboth
greenfirst
leathersecond
vanillasecond
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1962
PeppermintPeppermintClovesClovesGreen MandarinGreen MandarinCypressCypressBasilBasilJasmineJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyMossMossCedarCedarMuskMusk
In both
BergamotAmber
Five shared accords:
woodyfresh spicycitruswarm spicyamber
Only in Habit de Metal
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeLemonLemonWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesSpicesSpicesLeatherLeatherVanillaVanillaBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1962 brings aromatic; Habit de Metal brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 1962 in fall and spring and Habit de Metal in winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadHabit de Metal is voted long lasting and strong; 1962 long lasting and moderate. Expect Habit de Metal to lead and 1962 to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Habit de Metal, two of 1962 over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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