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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.

New YorkFirst · Giorgio ArmaniNew YorkEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.29
Zen 2000Second · ShiseidoZen 20002000 · ★ 4.04
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New YorkZen 2000
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New York × Zen 2000

Musky, powdery and fresh meets woody, powdery and earthy. They share five 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 New York, blue is Zen 2000. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

New YorkZen 2000
powderyboth
woodyboth
muskyboth
floralboth
irisboth
freshfirst
vanillafirst
amberfirst
aldehydicfirst
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in New York
AldehydesAldehydesWhite PepperWhite PepperNeroli EssenceNeroli EssenceWhite TeaWhite TeaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PeonyPeonyVanillaVanillaWhite MuskWhite MuskIncenseIncenseCashmeranCashmeran
In both
Iris
Five shared accords:
muskypowderyfloraliriswoody
Only in Zen 2000
BergamotBergamotGentianaGentianaVioletVioletOakmossOakmossRoseRoseBambooBambooPear WoodPear WoodMuskMuskPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list iris, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadMusky, powdery, floral and iris run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: New York is long lasting and moderate, Zen 2000 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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