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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.

By the FireplaceFirst · Maison Martin MargielaBy the FireplaceEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.20
Zara Gardenia 2017Second · ZaraZara Gardenia 2017EDP · 2017 · ★ 4.10
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By the FireplaceZara Gardenia 2017
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By the Fireplace × Zara Gardenia 2017

Woody, vanilla and balsamic meets white floral, vanilla and woody. They share six 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 By the Fireplace, blue is Zara Gardenia 2017. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

By the FireplaceZara Gardenia 2017
woodyboth
vanillaboth
balsamicboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
muskyboth
white floralsecond
warm spicyfirst
amberfirst
fruitysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in By the Fireplace
ClovesClovesPink PepperPink PepperOrange BlossomOrange BlossomChestnutChestnutGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodJuniperJuniperPeru BalsamPeru BalsamCashmeranCashmeran
In both
Vanilla
Six shared accords:
woodyvanillabalsamicpowderymuskysweet
Only in Zara Gardenia 2017
RaspberryRaspberryTangerineTangerineBergamotBergamotPeachPeachLemonLemonGardeniaGardeniaWhite FlowersWhite FlowersJasmineJasmineCashmere WoodCashmere WoodPatchouliPatchouliMuskMuskCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, vanilla, balsamic and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: By the Fireplace is moderate on both, Zara Gardenia 2017 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 pointBy the Fireplace first, then Zara Gardenia 2017 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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