Layering Lab
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First · NomenclatureShi-sõEDC · 2017 · ★ 3.94
Second · Fueguia 1833Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst)2023 · ★ 4.19From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Shi-sõ × Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst)
Green, aromatic and fruity meets floral, woody and green. They share one accord and no notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Shi-sõ, blue is Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Shi-sõPaysandú (Gabriela Hearst)
greenboth
floralsecond
woodysecond
aromaticfirst
white floralsecond
citrussecond
fruityfirst
fresh spicyfirst
balsamicsecond
soft spicyfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, accords in common
Only in Shi-sõ
Shiso
Rhubarb
Mint
Black Currant
Ivy
Anise
Cardamom
Vervain
Shiso
Rhubarb
Mint
Black Currant
Ivy
Anise
Cardamom
VervainIn bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
green
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.Only in Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst)
Herbal Notes
Lemon
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Lady of the Night Flower
Woody Notes
Copaiba balm
Cabreuva
Palo Santo
Herbal Notes
Lemon
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Lady of the Night Flower
Woody Notes
Copaiba balm
Cabreuva
Palo SantoWhy it might work
- Light over deepShi-sõ brings green and aromatic; Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- A shared threadGreen runs through both.
What to watch
- One will leadPaysandú (Gabriela Hearst) is voted eternal and enormous; Shi-sõ moderate on both. Expect Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst) to lead and Shi-sõ to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Paysandú (Gabriela Hearst), two of Shi-sõ over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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