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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.

Oriental FlowersFirst · MontaleOriental Flowers2008 · ★ 3.65
Zen Gold ElixirSecond · ShiseidoZen Gold ElixirEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.24
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Oriental Flowers × Zen Gold Elixir

Balsamic, woody and amber meets warm spicy, woody and amber. They share six 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 Oriental Flowers, blue is Zen Gold Elixir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oriental FlowersZen Gold Elixir
woodyboth
amberboth
roseboth
balsamicboth
floralboth
white floralboth
warm spicysecond
smokysecond
yellow floralfirst
irisfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oriental Flowers
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangRoseRoseBergamotBergamotOrris RootOrris RootPeru BalsamPeru Balsam
In both
Jasmine
Six shared accords:
balsamicwoodyamberrosefloralwhite floral
Only in Zen Gold Elixir
IncenseIncenseBlue RoseBlue RoseSaffronSaffronCedarCedarHoneyHoney
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadBalsamic, woody, amber and rose run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oriental Flowers is eternal and enormous, Zen Gold Elixir 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 pointZen Gold Elixir first, then Oriental Flowers 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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