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.

Sous le VentFirst · GuerlainSous le Vent1933 · ★ 4.37
Zen ConcentratedSecond · ShiseidoZen Concentrated2009 · ★ 4.33
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Sous le Vent × Zen Concentrated

Aromatic, citrus and green meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share five accords and two 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 Sous le Vent, blue is Zen Concentrated. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Sous le VentZen Concentrated
citrusboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
floralboth
fresh spicyboth
greenfirst
patchoulisecond
fruitysecond
sweetsecond
lavenderfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sous le Vent
TarragonTarragonLavenderLavenderGreen NotesGreen NotesCarnationCarnationIrisIrisWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
In both
BergamotJasmine
Five shared accords:
aromaticcitrusfloralfresh spicywoody
Only in Zen Concentrated
PineapplePineappleGrapefruitGrapefruitMagnoliaMagnoliaRoseRosePeachPeachGardeniaGardeniaLotusLotusHyacinthHyacinthFreesiaFreesiaVioletVioletPatchouliPatchouliSea waterSea water
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSous le Vent brings aromatic, citrus and green; Zen Concentrated brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus, floral and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Sous le Vent is moderate on both, Zen Concentrated long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointZen Concentrated first, then Sous le Vent 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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Sous le Vent × Zen Concentrated · Layering Lab | Scentsation