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Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Vetiver & GrapefruitFirst · Molton BrownVetiver & GrapefruitEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.06
Hold StillSecond · INVERSO PROFUMIHold StillEDP · ★ 3.20
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Vetiver & Grapefruit × Hold Still

Citrus, woody and aromatic meets citrus, woody and white floral. 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 Vetiver & Grapefruit, blue is Hold Still. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vetiver & GrapefruitHold Still
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
earthyfirst
white floralsecond
rosesecond
patchoulisecond
oudsecond
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vetiver & Grapefruit
GrapefruitGrapefruitCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperNutmegNutmegCinnamonCinnamonVetiverVetiverCedarCedar
In both
Patchouli
Four shared accords:
citruswoodyaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Hold Still
BergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeLemonLemonJasmineJasmineRoseRoseOudOudAmbergrisAmbergrisCedarwoodCedarwoodGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVetiver & Grapefruit brings citrus and aromatic; Hold Still brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Vetiver & Grapefruit is moderate and strong, Hold Still 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 pointHold Still first, then Vetiver & Grapefruit 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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