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.

Gucci Eau de Parfum IIFirst · GucciGucci Eau de Parfum IIEDP · 2004 · ★ 4.16
Power BalladSecond · Room 1015Power Ballad2016 · ★ 3.78
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Gucci Eau de Parfum IIPower Ballad
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Gucci Eau de Parfum II × Power Ballad

Fruity, woody and floral meets aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy. They share four 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 Gucci Eau de Parfum II, blue is Power Ballad. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Gucci Eau de Parfum IIPower Ballad
aromaticboth
woodyboth
greenboth
fruityfirst
soft spicyboth
citrussecond
fresh spicysecond
floralfirst
freshfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Black CurrantBlack CurrantRed BerriesRed BerriesCassiaCassiaBitter OrangeBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBlackberryBlackberryPeonyPeonyVioletVioletFreesiaFreesiaJasmineJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyMuskMusk
In both
Cedar
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticsoft spicygreen
Only in Power Ballad
LimeLimePeppermintPeppermintBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitCorianderCorianderJuniperJuniperCuminCuminAniseAniseVetiverVetiverPoplar (Populus) budsPoplar (Populus) budsLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPower Ballad brings aromatic and citrus; Gucci Eau de Parfum II brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, soft spicy and green run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Gucci Eau de Parfum II is moderate on both, Power Ballad 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 pointGucci Eau de Parfum II first, then Power Ballad 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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