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 · Les Bains Guerbois1979 New WaveEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.10

Second · KnizeKnize SecEDT · 1985 · ★ 4.13

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Contrast pairing

1979 New Wave × Knize Sec

Green, woody and iris meets citrus, amber and aromatic. 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 1979 New Wave, blue is Knize Sec. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1979 New WaveKnize Sec

aromaticboth

fresh spicyboth

greenfirst

citrussecond

woodyfirst

irisfirst

powderyfirst

ambersecond

smokysecond

leathersecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1979 New Wave

Mint

Iris

Sandalwood Aldehydes

Aldehydes

Cedar

In both

Amber

Two shared accords:

aromaticfresh spicy

Only in Knize Sec

Orange

Citruses

Amalfi Lemon Coriander

Coriander

Lavender

Jasmine

Sage

Petitgrain Incense

Incense

Leather

Musk

Why it might work

Light over deep1979 New Wave brings green; Knize Sec brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadAromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
Opposite seasonsVoters put 1979 New Wave in spring and summer and Knize Sec in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.

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

What to watch

An unusual mixGreen and amber are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
One will leadKnize Sec is voted long lasting and strong; 1979 New Wave moderate on both. Expect Knize Sec to lead and 1979 New Wave to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Knize Sec, two of 1979 New Wave over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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