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.

140 BlueFirst · Michael Malul London140 Blue2020 · ★ 3.76
No5 NarcisoSecond · PradaNo5 Narciso2007 · ★ 4.36
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140 BlueNo5 Narciso
Contrast pairing

140 Blue × No5 Narciso

Fruity, woody and citrus meets citrus, white floral and aromatic. They share four 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 140 Blue, blue is No5 Narciso. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

140 BlueNo5 Narciso
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
fruityfirst
white floralsecond
yellow floralsecond
greensecond
ambersecond
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 140 Blue
AppleAppleBlood OrangeBlood OrangeMelonMelonPlumPlumPomeloPomeloNeroliNeroliLavenderLavenderGeraniumGeraniumBlack PepperBlack PepperCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Musk
Four shared accords:
woodycitrusfresh spicyaromatic
Only in No5 Narciso
African Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerBeeswaxBeeswaxVetiverVetiverBergamotBergamotNarcissusNarcissusOlibanumOlibanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNo5 Narciso brings citrus and aromatic; 140 Blue brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadNo5 Narciso is voted long lasting and moderate; 140 Blue moderate on both. Expect No5 Narciso to lead and 140 Blue to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of No5 Narciso, two of 140 Blue over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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140 Blue × No5 Narciso · Layering Lab | Scentsation