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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.

IthakaFirst · MendittorosaIthaka2019 · ★ 4.00
VanguardSecond · MAISON ASRARVanguardEDP · 2025 · ★ 4.64
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Ithaka × Vanguard

Amber, woody and warm spicy meets fruity, citrus and woody. 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 Ithaka, blue is Vanguard. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

IthakaVanguard
woodyboth
citrusboth
amberfirst
fruitysecond
freshsecond
sweetsecond
warm spicyfirst
fresh spicysecond
aromaticsecond
soft spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ithaka
IncenseIncenseMagnoliaMagnoliaBenzoinBenzoinCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumLabdanumVirginia CedarVirginia CedarPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Bergamot
Two shared accords:
woodycitrus
Only in Vanguard
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantPineapplePineappleAppleApplePink PepperPink PepperGrapefruitGrapefruitCardamomCardamomGingerGingerLily of the ValleyLily of the ValleyCarnationCarnationLeatherLeatherMuskMuskCashmere MuskCashmere Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVanguard brings citrus; Ithaka brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and citrus run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Ithaka is long lasting and moderate, Vanguard long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointIthaka first, then Vanguard 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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