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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.

DawnFirst · Frederic MalleDawn2018 · ★ 4.05
Portrait of a Lady 15th AnniversarySecond · Frederic MallePortrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary2025 · ★ 4.71
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DawnPortrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
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Dawn × Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary

Amber, oud and woody meets warm spicy, amber and woody. They share three accords and three 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 Dawn, blue is Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

DawnPortrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
amberboth
woodyboth
roseboth
warm spicysecond
fruitysecond
oudfirst
balsamicsecond
fresh spicyfirst
sweetsecond
smokysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dawn
Pink PepperPink PepperOlibanumOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)LabdanumLabdanumVetiverVetiverOakmossOakmossAmbroxanAmbroxan
In both
Turkish RoseAmberCedar
Three shared accords:
amberwoodyrose
Only in Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
RoseRoseCloveCloveBlack CurrantBlack CurrantRaspberryRaspberryCinnamonCinnamonRed BerriesRed BerriesIncenseIncensePatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodYlang YlangYlang YlangAmbergrisAmbergrisBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list turkish rose, amber and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody and rose run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Dawn is long lasting and strong, Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary 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 pointPortrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary first, then Dawn 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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