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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.

One Man ShowFirst · Jacques BogartOne Man ShowEDP · 1980 · ★ 3.82
Essence RareSecond · Roja DoveEssence RareParfum · 2020 · ★ 4.23
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One Man ShowEssence Rare
Harmony pairing

One Man Show × Essence Rare

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets woody, fruity and citrus. They share four accords and seven 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 One Man Show, blue is Essence Rare. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

One Man ShowEssence Rare
woodyboth
aromaticboth
earthyboth
mossyboth
fruitysecond
citrussecond
rosesecond
fresh spicyfirst
sweetsecond
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in One Man Show
BasilBasilBergamotBergamotArtemisiaArtemisiaCarawayCarawayGalbanumGalbanumBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodPine Tree NeedlesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationCarnationNutmegNutmegSpicesSpicesGeraniumGeraniumOakmossOakmoss
In both
PatchouliVetiverLabdanumRoseJasmineCedarSandalwood
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticearthymossy
Only in Essence Rare
RaspberryRaspberryBlood OrangeBlood OrangeSweet OrangeSweet OrangeBlack CurrantBlack CurrantVioletVioletMossMossPalmarosaPalmarosaMuskMuskCorianderCorianderSaffronSaffron
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOne Man Show brings aromatic; Essence Rare brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, vetiver, labdanum and rose and 3 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, earthy and mossy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: One Man Show is long lasting and strong, Essence Rare 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 pointEssence Rare first, then One Man Show 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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