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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.

American DreamFirst · GravelAmerican DreamEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.85
KotoSecond · ShiseidoKoto1967 · ★ 4.25
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American DreamKoto
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American Dream × Koto

Citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy meets leather, earthy and woody. They share four 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 American Dream, blue is Koto. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

American DreamKoto
earthyboth
woodyboth
mossyboth
greenboth
citrusfirst
leathersecond
white floralsecond
aromaticfirst
aldehydicsecond
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in American Dream
LemonLemonBergamotBergamotBasilBasilOrangeOrangePetitgrainPetitgrainLavenderLavenderTonka BeanTonka BeanMossMoss
In both
JasmineVetiverPatchouli
Four shared accords:
greenwoodyearthymossy
Only in Koto
AldehydesAldehydesGreen NotesGreen NotesSpicesSpicesCitrusesCitrusesOrris RootOrris RootNarcissusNarcissusGardeniaGardeniaRoseRoseLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valleyoak mossOak mossLeatherLeatherCastoreumCastoreum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAmerican Dream brings citrus and aromatic; Koto brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, vetiver and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadGreen, woody, earthy and mossy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAmerican Dream is voted long lasting and moderate; Koto moderate on both. Expect American Dream to lead and Koto to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of American Dream, two of Koto over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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