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 · L'Artisan ParfumeurSantalParfum · 1978 · ★ 4.50

Second · WIDIANGold II2016 · ★ 4.31

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Contrast pairing

Santal × Gold II

Woody, mossy and earthy meets aromatic, amber and citrus. They share two accords and no 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 Santal, blue is Gold II. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

SantalGold II

powderyboth

warm spicyboth

woodyfirst

aromaticsecond

ambersecond

citrussecond

vanillasecond

rosesecond

balsamicsecond

white floralsecond

What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Santal

Sandalwood Woody Notes

Woody Notes Oakmoss

Oakmoss

In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:

powderywarm spicy

That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.

Only in Gold II

Elemi

Saffron

Orange

Rose

Orange Blossom Amber

Amber

Vanilla

Musk

Cedar

Why it might work

Light over deepGold II brings aromatic and citrus; Santal brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
A shared threadPowdery and warm spicy run through both.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadGold II is voted long lasting and strong; Santal weak and intimate. Expect Gold II to lead and Santal to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Gold II, two of Santal over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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Santal · L'Artisan Parfumeur

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Gold II · WIDIAN

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