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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.

BestFirst · OrienticaBest2018 · ★ 4.00
Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)Second · Ormonde JayneMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)2021 · ★ 4.19
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Best × Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)

Citrus, woody and green meets woody, floral and citrus. They share five 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 Best, blue is Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BestMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
citrusboth
woodyboth
amberboth
sweetboth
muskyboth
floralsecond
greenfirst
powderysecond
tobaccosecond
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Best
Green NotesGreen NotesSweet NotesSweet NotesCitrusesCitrusesWoody NotesWoody NotesLeatherLeatherLabdanumLabdanumResinsResinsMuskMuskAmberAmber
In both
Rose
Five shared accords:
citruswoodysweetambermusky
Only in Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive)
BergamotBergamotOrange OilOrange OilJuniperJuniperClary SageClary SageCardamomCardamomJasmineJasmineFreesiaFreesiaVioletVioletTeaTeaYlang-YlangYlang-YlangWater LilyWater LilyTobacco LeafTobacco Leaf
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBest brings citrus and green; Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, sweet and amber run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Best is long lasting and moderate, Montabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointMontabaco Flor (Fortnum & Mason Exclusive) first, then Best 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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