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 · Jil SanderJil Sander Woman IIIEDP · 1985 · ★ 4.20
Second · Ralph LaurenPolo ExplorerEDP · 2007 · ★ 4.08From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Harmony pairing
Jil Sander Woman III × Polo Explorer
Woody, fresh spicy and aromatic meets woody, citrus and aromatic. They share five accords and four notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Jil Sander Woman III, blue is Polo Explorer. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Jil Sander Woman IIIPolo Explorer
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyfirst
citrussecond
earthyfirst
floralfirst
mossyfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Jil Sander Woman III
Aldehydes
Bay Leaf
Pepper
Nutmeg
Brazilian Rosewood
Hiacynth
Orange Blossom
Carnation
Honey
Rose
Tuberose
Orris Root
Aldehydes
Bay Leaf
Pepper
Nutmeg
Brazilian Rosewood
Hiacynth
Orange Blossom
Carnation
Honey
Rose
Tuberose
Orris RootIn both
CorianderBergamotAmberSandalwood
Five shared accords:woodyaromaticwarm spicyamberpowdery
Only in Polo Explorer
Mandarin Orange
Leather
Mahogany
Mandarin Orange
Leather
MahoganyWhy it might work
- Light over deepJil Sander Woman III brings aromatic; Polo Explorer brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list coriander, bergamot, amber and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadWoody, aromatic, warm spicy and amber run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
What to watch
- One will leadJil Sander Woman III is voted eternal and strong; Polo Explorer moderate on both. Expect Jil Sander Woman III to lead and Polo Explorer to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Jil Sander Woman III, two of Polo Explorer over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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