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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.

CarnationFirst · Mona di OrioCarnationEDP · 2004 · ★ 4.09
Vanilla ExtasySecond · MontaleVanilla ExtasyEDP · 2008 · ★ 3.76
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Carnation × Vanilla Extasy

Amber, woody and fresh spicy meets vanilla, woody and amber. They share five 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 Carnation, blue is Vanilla Extasy. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

CarnationVanilla Extasy
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
yellow floralboth
sweetboth
vanillasecond
fresh spicyfirst
white floralfirst
aromaticfirst
violetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Carnation
Bourbon GeraniumBourbon GeraniumBergamotBergamotVioletVioletPrecious WoodsPrecious WoodsStyraxStyraxAmberAmberMuskMusk
In both
Ylang-YlangJasmine
Five shared accords:
amberwoodyyellow floralpowderysweet
Only in Vanilla Extasy
ApricotApricotApricot BlossomApricot BlossomVanillaVanillaBenzoinBenzoinSandalwoodSandalwoodResinsResinsMahoganyMahogany
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceCarnation brings amber; Vanilla Extasy brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list ylang-ylang and jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, yellow floral and powdery run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Carnation is eternal and strong, Vanilla Extasy 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 pointVanilla Extasy first, then Carnation 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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