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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.

China RoseFirst · FlorisChina Rose2000 · ★ 3.88
AgarbathiSecond · Penhaligon'sAgarbathi2017 · ★ 4.12
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China RoseAgarbathi
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China Rose × Agarbathi

Rose, aromatic and warm spicy meets woody, amber and aromatic. 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 China Rose, blue is Agarbathi. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

China RoseAgarbathi
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
rosefirst
fruityfirst
ambersecond
sweetfirst
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in China Rose
PeachPeachRaspberryRaspberrySageSageRoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumCloveCloveVioletVioletPatchouliPatchouliAmberAmberVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
VetiverSandalwood
Five shared accords:
aromaticwarm spicywoodypowderyfresh spicy
Only in Agarbathi
Palo SantoPalo SantoPink PepperPink PepperBergamotBergamotIncenseIncenseOlibanumOlibanumMilkMilkJasmine SambacJasmine SambacSuedeSuedeBalsam FirBalsam Fir
Why it might work
  • Light over deepChina Rose brings aromatic; Agarbathi brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, warm spicy, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: China Rose is moderate on both, Agarbathi moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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