Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Island CapriFirst · Michael KorsIsland Capri2008 · ★ 3.62
SuedeSecond · Michael KorsSuede2012 · ★ 4.30
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Island Capri × Suede

Woody, citrus and aromatic meets white floral, floral and woody. They share three 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 Island Capri, blue is Suede. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Island CapriSuede
woodyboth
floralboth
citrusboth
white floralsecond
aromaticfirst
fresh spicyfirst
greenfirst
freshfirst
rosefirst
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Island Capri
CypressCypressBitter OrangeBitter OrangeBasilBasilBergamotBergamotRoseRoseFig LeafFig LeafParma VioletParma VioletOlive TreeOlive TreeOakmossOakmossLeatherLeather
In both
Jasmine
Three shared accords:
woodycitrusfloral
Only in Suede
Water LilyWater LilyOrange BlossomOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeViolet LeafViolet LeafGardeniaGardeniaTuberoseTuberoseChampacaChampacaFrangipaniFrangipaniCashmere WoodCashmere WoodSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIsland Capri brings citrus and aromatic; Suede brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus and floral run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Island Capri in summer and Suede in fall and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Island Capri is moderate on both, Suede moderate and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSuede first, then Island Capri 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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Island Capri × Suede · Layering Lab | Scentsation