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.

BushukanFirst · Molton BrownBushukanEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.06
Y Eau de ParfumSecond · Yves Saint LaurentY Eau de ParfumEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.41
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BushukanY Eau de Parfum
Harmony pairing

Bushukan × Y Eau de Parfum

Aromatic, citrus and woody meets aromatic, fresh spicy and woody. They share six accords and three 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 Bushukan, blue is Y Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BushukanY Eau de Parfum
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
amberboth
greenboth
fruitysecond
freshsecond
herbalsecond
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bushukan
LemonLemonBasilBasilThymeThymeTolu BalsamTolu BalsamLabdanumLabdanum
In both
BergamotCedarVetiver
Six shared accords:
aromaticcitruswoodyamberfresh spicygreen
Only in Y Eau de Parfum
AppleAppleGingerGingerSageSageJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesGeraniumGeraniumAmberwoodAmberwoodTonka BeanTonka BeanOlibanumOlibanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBushukan brings aromatic and citrus; Y Eau de Parfum brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, cedar and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus, woody and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bushukan is moderate on both, Y Eau de Parfum 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 pointBushukan first, then Y Eau de Parfum 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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