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.

Uncut GemFirst · Frederic MalleUncut GemParfum · 2022 · ★ 3.62
Portrait of a Lady 15th AnniversarySecond · Frederic MallePortrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary2025 · ★ 4.71
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Uncut GemPortrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
Harmony pairing

Uncut Gem × Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary

Amber, fresh spicy and citrus 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 Uncut Gem, blue is Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Uncut GemPortrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
amberboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
warm spicysecond
fresh spicyfirst
citrusfirst
muskyfirst
fruitysecond
rosesecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Uncut Gem
GingerGingerBergamotBergamotAngelicaAngelicaMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegNutmegVetiverVetiverOlibanumOlibanumLeatherLeatherMagnoliaMagnoliaAmbrocenideAmbrocenideLabdanumLabdanum
In both
MuskAmberCedar
Three shared accords:
amberwoodypowdery
Only in Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
RoseRoseCloveCloveBlack CurrantBlack CurrantRaspberryRaspberryCinnamonCinnamonRed BerriesRed BerriesTurkish RoseTurkish RoseIncenseIncensePatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodYlang YlangYlang YlangAmbergrisAmbergris
Why it might work
  • Light over deepUncut Gem brings citrus; Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, amber and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadPortrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary is voted long lasting and strong; Uncut Gem long lasting and moderate. Expect Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary to lead and Uncut Gem to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary, two of Uncut Gem over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Uncut Gem × Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary · Layering Lab | Scentsation