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.

First · Lattafa PerfumesAwaanEDP · 2022 · ★ 3.85

Second · Issey MiyakeA Drop d Issey EssentielleEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.80

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Contrast pairing

Awaan × A Drop d Issey Essentielle

Citrus, white floral and woody meets floral, green and marine. 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 Awaan, blue is A Drop d Issey Essentielle. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

AwaanA Drop d Issey Essentielle

citrusboth

muskyboth

floralsecond

greensecond

white floralfirst

marinesecond

woodyfirst

powderyfirst

aromaticsecond

patchoulifirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Awaan

Orange

Bergamot

Orange Blossom Jasmine

Jasmine

Sandalwood Patchouli

Patchouli

In both

Musk

Two shared accords:

citrusmusky

Only in A Drop d Issey Essentielle

Green Leaves Aquatic notes

Aquatic notes Lilac

Lilac

Magnolia

Why it might work

Light over deepA Drop d Issey Essentielle brings green; Awaan brings woody. 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.

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

What to watch

One will leadAwaan is voted long lasting and strong; A Drop d Issey Essentielle moderate on both. Expect Awaan to lead and A Drop d Issey Essentielle to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Awaan, two of A Drop d Issey Essentielle over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?