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.

Carnal FlowerFirst · Frederic MalleCarnal FlowerParfum · 2005 · ★ 4.14
Dolcissimo SollievoSecond · Filippo SorcinelliDolcissimo SollievoEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.15
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Carnal FlowerDolcissimo Sollievo
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Carnal Flower × Dolcissimo Sollievo

Woody, coconut and camphor meets aromatic, amber and vanilla. 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 Carnal Flower, blue is Dolcissimo Sollievo. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Carnal FlowerDolcissimo Sollievo
aromaticboth
woodyboth
white floralboth
ambersecond
coconutfirst
camphorfirst
sweetfirst
vanillasecond
muskyfirst
marinesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Carnal Flower
EucalyptusEucalyptusMelonMelonBergamotBergamotGalbanumGalbanumCoconutCoconutTuberoseTuberoseJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangOrange BlossomOrange BlossomWhite MuskWhite MuskAnimal notesAnimal notes
In both
Amber
Three shared accords:
woodywhite floralaromatic
Only in Dolcissimo Sollievo
VanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka BeanPatchouliPatchouliMuskMuskSea waterSea waterLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyOrrisOrrisIncenseIncenseRosemaryRosemaryElemi resinElemi resinGardeniaGardenia
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDolcissimo Sollievo brings aromatic; Carnal Flower brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, white floral and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Carnal Flower is long lasting and strong, Dolcissimo Sollievo 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 pointCarnal Flower first, then Dolcissimo Sollievo 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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