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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.

154 CologneFirst · Jo Malone London154 CologneCologne · 2001 · ★ 3.80
IthakaSecond · MendittorosaIthaka2019 · ★ 4.00
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154 Cologne × Ithaka

Fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share three accords and two 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 154 Cologne, blue is Ithaka. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

154 CologneIthaka
woodyboth
citrusboth
earthyboth
fresh spicyfirst
ambersecond
aromaticfirst
warm spicysecond
lavenderfirst
balsamicsecond
floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 154 Cologne
GrapefruitGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegNutmegLavenderLavenderBasilBasilVetiverVetiverMuskMuskVanillaVanilla
In both
BergamotPatchouli
Three shared accords:
citruswoodyearthy
Only in Ithaka
IncenseIncenseMagnoliaMagnoliaBenzoinBenzoinCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumLabdanumVirginia CedarVirginia Cedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deep154 Cologne brings aromatic and citrus; Ithaka brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 154 Cologne is moderate on both, Ithaka 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 pointIthaka first, then 154 Cologne 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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