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.
First · Giorgio ArmaniArmani Code Special BlendEDT · 2015 · ★ 4.33
Second · Ex NihiloAtlas FeverEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.13From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Harmony pairing
Armani Code Special Blend × Atlas Fever
Citrus, woody and anis meets woody, vanilla and amber. They share five accords and three notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Armani Code Special Blend, blue is Atlas Fever. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Armani Code Special BlendAtlas Fever
woodyboth
vanillaboth
aromaticboth
sweetboth
powderyboth
citrusfirst
anisfirst
floralfirst
soft spicyfirst
tobaccofirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Armani Code Special Blend
Neroli
Mandarin Orange
Bergamot
Olive Blossom
Star Anise
Tarragon
Tobacco
Neroli
Mandarin Orange
Bergamot
Olive Blossom
Star Anise
Tarragon
TobaccoIn both
Guaiac WoodTonka BeanCedar
Five shared accords:woodyaromaticsweetvanillapowdery
Only in Atlas Fever
Incense
Red Berries
Narcissus
Vanilla
Sandalwood
Oak
Incense
Red Berries
Narcissus
Vanilla
Sandalwood
OakWhy it might work
- Light over deepArmani Code Special Blend brings citrus; Atlas Fever brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list guaiac wood, tonka bean and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadWoody, aromatic, sweet and vanilla run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Armani Code Special Blend is long lasting and strong, Atlas Fever long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointAtlas Fever first, then Armani Code Special Blend 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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