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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.

New VictorianFirst · Jessica McClintockNew Victorian2006 · ★ 4.23
Gunne SaxSecond · Jessica McClintockGunne Sax2024 · ★ 3.74
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New Victorian × Gunne Sax

White floral, citrus and fresh meets woody, aromatic and amber. 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 New Victorian, blue is Gunne Sax. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

New VictorianGunne Sax
muskyboth
citrusboth
white floralfirst
woodysecond
aromaticsecond
ambersecond
powderysecond
floralsecond
balsamicsecond
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in New Victorian
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmine
In both
Musk
Two shared accords:
citrusmusky
Only in Gunne Sax
elemiElemiBergamotBergamotFreesiaFreesiaAmyrisAmyrisIrisIrisAmbretteAmbretteNorlimbanol™Norlimbanol™SandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmber
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 threadCitrus and musky run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: New Victorian is moderate on both, Gunne Sax 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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