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.

Michael for MenFirst · Michael KorsMichael for MenEDP · 2001 · ★ 4.25
RisqueSecond · Roja DoveRisqueParfum · 2012 · ★ 4.17
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Michael for Men × Risque

Fruity, sweet and woody meets floral, woody and citrus. They share two accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Michael for Men, blue is Risque. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Michael for MenRisque
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fruityfirst
floralsecond
citrussecond
sweetfirst
earthysecond
warm spicyfirst
fresh spicysecond
tobaccofirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Michael for Men
Star AniseStar AniseFir ResinFir ResinCinnamonCinnamonCardamomCardamomTarragonTarragonCorianderCorianderCarawayCarawayTobaccoTobaccoIncenseIncenseSuedeSuedeDried FruitsDried FruitsPlumPlum
In both
BergamotPatchouli
Two shared accords:
woodyaromatic
Only in Risque
LemonLemonLitsea CubebaLitsea CubebaChamomileChamomileHyacinthHyacinthRoseRoseJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangOakmossOakmossCivetCivetVetiverVetiverLabdanumLabdanumCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRisque brings citrus; Michael for Men brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Michael for Men is long lasting and moderate, Risque 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 pointMichael for Men first, then Risque 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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