Layering Lab
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First · Maison Martin MargielaOn A DateEDT · 2022 · ★ 3.56
Second · Bond No 9New York Patchouli2013 · ★ 3.64From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Harmony pairing
On A Date × New York Patchouli
Rose, fruity and woody meets woody, floral and citrus. They share five accords and three notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is On A Date, blue is New York Patchouli. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
On A DateNew York Patchouli
woodyboth
roseboth
fruityboth
floralboth
patchouliboth
aromaticfirst
citrussecond
powderysecond
soft spicyfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in On A Date
Blackcurrant Syrup
Pink Pepper
Rose
Geranium
Davana
Moss
Vetiver
Blackcurrant Syrup
Pink Pepper
Rose
Geranium
Davana
Moss
VetiverIn both
BergamotPatchouliMusk
Five shared accords:rosefruitywoodyfloralpatchouli
Only in New York Patchouli
Litchi
Rose Water
Lilac
Lily
Atlas Cedar
Sandalwood
Amber
Litchi
Rose Water
Lilac
Lily
Atlas Cedar
Sandalwood
AmberWhy it might work
- Light over deepNew York Patchouli brings citrus; On A Date brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, patchouli and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadRose, fruity, woody and floral run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
What to watch
- One will leadNew York Patchouli is voted eternal and moderate; On A Date moderate on both. Expect New York Patchouli to lead and On A Date to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of New York Patchouli, two of On A Date over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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