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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.

Water LilyFirst · LanvinWater Lily2021 · ★ 3.49
Vetyver (1964)Second · LanvinVetyver (1964)1964 · ★ 4.54
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Water LilyVetyver (1964)
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Water Lily × Vetyver (1964)

Floral, citrus and aquatic meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share four 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 Water Lily, blue is Vetyver (1964). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Water LilyVetyver (1964)
woodyboth
citrusboth
white floralboth
fresh spicyboth
floralfirst
aromaticsecond
aquaticfirst
earthysecond
freshfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Water Lily
Pink GrapefruitPink GrapefruitPomegranatePomegranateWater LilyWater LilyWater JasmineWater JasmineMuskMusk
In both
Sandalwood
Four shared accords:
citruswhite floralwoodyfresh spicy
Only in Vetyver (1964)
BergamotBergamotPetitgrainPetitgrainAldehydesAldehydesRosemaryRosemaryLemonLemonOrangeOrangeJasmineJasmineCloveCloveIrisIrisLaurelsLaurelsRoseRoseYlang-YlangYlang-Ylang
Why it might work
  • Light over deepWater Lily brings citrus; Vetyver (1964) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, white floral, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Water Lily is moderate on both, Vetyver (1964) 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 pointVetyver (1964) first, then Water Lily 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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