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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.

Blue GinFirst · MizensirBlue Gin2021 · ★ 3.61
L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de MandarineSecond · GuerlainL'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine2007 · ★ 4.19
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Blue Gin × L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine

Aromatic, fresh spicy and aquatic meets citrus, floral and fruity. 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 Blue Gin, blue is L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Blue GinL'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
aromaticfirst
fruityboth
aquaticfirst
amberfirst
freshfirst
warm spicyfirst
floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Blue Gin
CascaloneCascaloneCardamomCardamomJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesSichuan PepperSichuan PepperTonka BeanTonka BeanCetaloxCetaloxIrisIris
In both
Mandarin Orange
Four shared accords:
fresh spicycitruswoodyfruity
Only in L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotBergamotMandarin BlossomMandarin BlossomBlack CurrantBlack CurrantMagnoliaMagnoliaHiacynthHiacynthVanillaVanillaCedarCedarMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Fresh on freshL'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine brings citrus; Blue Gin brings aromatic. Two fresh profiles stack into something brighter than either.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFresh spicy, citrus, woody and fruity run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Blue Gin is long lasting and moderate, L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointL'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine first, then Blue Gin 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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