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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.

173 CandyFirst · Michael Malul London173 Candy2020 · ★ 4.22
Shadow NoirSecond · AjmalShadow Noir2023 · ★ 3.11
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173 Candy × Shadow Noir

Vanilla, floral and sweet meets woody, musky and patchouli. They share three 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 173 Candy, blue is Shadow Noir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

173 CandyShadow Noir
woodyboth
powderyboth
amberboth
vanillafirst
floralfirst
sweetfirst
fruityfirst
citrusfirst
freshfirst
white floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 173 Candy
QuinceQuinceCitrusesCitrusesJasmineJasmineFreesiaFreesiaRoseRoseVanillaVanillaWoody NotesWoody Notes
In both
AmberMusk
Three shared accords:
amberpowderywoody
Only in Shadow Noir
CocoboloCocoboloNectarineNectarineLavenderLavenderPatchouliPatchouliOrchidOrchid
Why it might work
  • Flowers over green173 Candy brings floral; Shadow Noir brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, powdery and woody run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadShadow Noir is voted long lasting and strong; 173 Candy moderate on both. Expect Shadow Noir to lead and 173 Candy to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shadow Noir, two of 173 Candy over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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