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.

First · MDCI ParfumsInvasion BarbareParfum · 2005 · ★ 4.38

Second · Ramon Monegal#flowerpower2018 · ★ 3.82

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Invasion Barbare × #flowerpower

Aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy meets woody, floral and aromatic. They share one accord 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 Invasion Barbare, blue is #flowerpower. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Invasion Barbare#flowerpower

aromaticboth

woodysecond

fresh spicyfirst

floralsecond

fruitysecond

warm spicyfirst

lavenderfirst

sweetsecond

white floralsecond

citrusfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Invasion Barbare

Violet Leaf Grapefruit

Grapefruit Bergamot

Bergamot

Lavender

Cardamom

Thyme

Ginger

Vanilla

Musk

In both

Patchouli

One shared accord:

aromatic

Only in #flowerpower

Wild Berries Absinthe

Absinthe

Pink Pepper Chocolate Flower

Chocolate Flower Gardenia

Gardenia

Peony

Praline

Sandalwood

Why it might work

Light over deepInvasion Barbare brings aromatic; #flowerpower brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadAromatic runs through both.
Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Invasion Barbare is long lasting and strong, #flowerpower 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 point#flowerpower first, then Invasion Barbare 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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Invasion Barbare · MDCI Parfums

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#flowerpower · Ramon Monegal

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