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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.

PresenceFirst · HoubigantPresence1929 · ★ 4.17
Santal SegarSecond · Katana ParfumsSantal SegarParfum · 2021 · ★ 4.03
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PresenceSantal Segar
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Presence × Santal Segar

Mossy, floral and earthy meets floral, citrus and woody. They share three 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 Presence, blue is Santal Segar. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

PresenceSantal Segar
floralboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
mossyfirst
citrussecond
earthyfirst
freshfirst
fruityfirst
rosesecond
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Presence
AppleAppleAldehydesAldehydesNeroliNeroliLemonLemonOrrisOrrisHeliotropeHeliotropeCarnationCarnationJasmineJasmineOakmossOakmossMuskMuskCedarCedarVetiverVetiver
In both
BergamotSandalwood
Three shared accords:
floralwoodypowdery
Only in Santal Segar
May RoseMay RoseRoseRoseFloral NotesFloral NotesYuzuYuzuVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka BeanAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenPresence brings floral; Santal Segar brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFloral, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Presence is moderate on both, Santal Segar long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSantal Segar first, then Presence 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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