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.
First · Imaginary AuthorsA Swoon of Citrus2022 · ★ 3.15
Second · AmouageDia ManEDP · 2002 · ★ 4.21From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
A Swoon of Citrus × Dia Man
Citrus, fruity and tropical meets woody, amber and floral. They share two accords and no notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is A Swoon of Citrus, blue is Dia Man. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
A Swoon of CitrusDia Man
fruityboth
freshboth
citrusfirst
woodysecond
ambersecond
floralsecond
warm spicysecond
earthysecond
aromaticsecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings
Notes apart, accords in common
Only in A Swoon of Citrus
Lime
Litchi
Italian Lemon
Cake
Lime
Litchi
Italian Lemon
CakeIn bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
fruityfresh
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.Only in Dia Man
Incense
Cardamom
Labdanum
Bitter Orange
Peony
Plum
Orris Root
Ylang-Ylang
Vetiver
Brazilian Rosewood
Leather
Amber
Incense
Cardamom
Labdanum
Bitter Orange
Peony
Plum
Orris Root
Ylang-Ylang
Vetiver
Brazilian Rosewood
Leather
AmberWhy it might work
- Light over deepA Swoon of Citrus brings citrus; Dia Man brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- A shared threadFruity and fresh run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
What to watch
- One will leadDia Man is voted moderate on both; A Swoon of Citrus very weak and intimate. Expect Dia Man to lead and A Swoon of Citrus to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Dia Man, two of A Swoon of Citrus over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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