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.

First · MuglerAngel Liqueur de Parfum 2009Parfum · 2009 · ★ 4.31

Second · ZaraUnexpected Joy2022 · ★ 3.88

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Contrast pairing

Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2009 × Unexpected Joy

Woody, caramel and patchouli meets citrus, floral and woody. They share one accord 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 Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2009, blue is Unexpected Joy. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2009Unexpected Joy

woodyboth

citrussecond

floralsecond

caramelfirst

patchoulifirst

warm spicyfirst

sweetfirst

vanillafirst

balsamicfirst

fresh spicysecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2009

Caramel

Cognac

Patchouli

Vanilla

Tropical Fruits

In both

Bergamot

One shared accord:

woody

Only in Unexpected Joy

Magnolia

Neroli

Cedar

Why it might work

Light over deepUnexpected Joy brings citrus; Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2009 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadWoody runs through both.
Opposite seasonsVoters put Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2009 in winter and Unexpected Joy in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadAngel Liqueur de Parfum 2009 is voted eternal and strong; Unexpected Joy moderate on both. Expect Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2009 to lead and Unexpected Joy to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2009, two of Unexpected Joy over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?