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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.

Up At DawnFirst · Maison Martin MargielaUp At Dawn2025 · ★ 3.97
Note di Colonia IISecond · Acqua di ParmaNote di Colonia II2016 · ★ 4.33
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Up At DawnNote di Colonia II
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Up At Dawn × Note di Colonia II

Rose, musky and earthy meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share five 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 Up At Dawn, blue is Note di Colonia II. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Up At DawnNote di Colonia II
woodyboth
muskyboth
earthyboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
rosefirst
aromaticsecond
citrussecond
fresh spicysecond
floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Up At Dawn
Earthy NotesEarthy NotesPink PepperPink PepperelemiElemiRoseRoseAmbretteAmbretteOrrisOrrisPatchouliPatchouliMossMossCashmeranCashmeran
In both
Musk
Five shared accords:
muskyearthywoodypowderywarm spicy
Only in Note di Colonia II
BasilBasilBergamotBergamotCardamomCardamomOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitSandalwoodSandalwoodGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Fresh on freshNote di Colonia II brings citrus; Up At Dawn brings musky. Two fresh profiles stack into something brighter than either.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadMusky, earthy, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Up At Dawn is moderate on both, Note di Colonia II 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 pointUp At Dawn first, then Note di Colonia II 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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