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.

Gunne SaxFirst · Jessica McClintockGunne Sax2024 · ★ 3.74
New VictorianSecond · Jessica McClintockNew Victorian2006 · ★ 4.23
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Gunne SaxNew Victorian
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Gunne Sax × New Victorian

Woody, aromatic and amber meets white floral, citrus and fresh. They share two 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 Gunne Sax, blue is New Victorian. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Gunne SaxNew Victorian
muskyboth
citrusboth
woodyfirst
white floralsecond
aromaticfirst
amberfirst
powderyfirst
floralfirst
balsamicfirst
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Gunne Sax
elemiElemiBergamotBergamotFreesiaFreesiaAmyrisAmyrisIrisIrisAmbretteAmbretteNorlimbanol™Norlimbanol™SandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmber
In both
Musk
Two shared accords:
muskycitrus
Only in New Victorian
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmine
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNew Victorian brings citrus; Gunne Sax brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadMusky and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Gunne Sax is moderate on both, New Victorian moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointGunne Sax first, then New Victorian 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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Gunne Sax × New Victorian · Layering Lab | Scentsation