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.

L Eau d Issey Ettore Sottsass EditionFirst · Issey MiyakeL Eau d Issey Ettore Sottsass EditionEDP · 2009 · ★ 3.00
Exotic MuskSecond · BentleyExotic MuskEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.94
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L Eau d Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition × Exotic Musk

Floral, white floral and fresh meets woody, amber and musky. They share no 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 L Eau d Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition, blue is Exotic Musk. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L Eau d Issey Ettore Sottsass EditionExotic Musk
floralfirst
woodysecond
ambersecond
white floralfirst
muskysecond
freshfirst
rosefirst
balsamicsecond
powderysecond
aquaticfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L Eau d Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition
Rose WaterRose WaterRoseRoseMelonMelonLotusLotusCyclamenCyclamenFreesiaFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyLilyLilyCarnationCarnationWater PeonyWater PeonyExotic WoodsExotic WoodsTuberoseTuberose
In both
Musk
Only in Exotic Musk
OrrisOrrisAmberwoodAmberwoodOrcanox™Orcanox™AmbraromeAmbraromeTonka BeanTonka BeanWhite WoodsWhite Woods
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenL Eau d Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition brings floral; Exotic Musk brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: L Eau d Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition is moderate on both, Exotic Musk 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 pointExotic Musk first, then L Eau d Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition 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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