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.

MaruyamaFirst · PrissanaMaruyamaEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.49
Vetyver (1964)Second · LanvinVetyver (1964)1964 · ★ 4.54
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MaruyamaVetyver (1964)
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Maruyama × Vetyver (1964)

Herbal, aromatic and fresh spicy meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share four 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 Maruyama, blue is Vetyver (1964). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

MaruyamaVetyver (1964)
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
earthyboth
herbalfirst
citrussecond
muskyfirst
warm spicysecond
camphorfirst
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Maruyama
MarjoramMarjoramCamphorCamphorAngelicaAngelicaNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)ChamomileChamomileLovage RootLovage RootArtemisiaArtemisiaAmyrisAmyrisRose OilRose OilIncenseIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
In both
VetiverCedar
Four shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicyearthywoody
Only in Vetyver (1964)
BergamotBergamotPetitgrainPetitgrainAldehydesAldehydesRosemaryRosemaryLemonLemonOrangeOrangeJasmineJasmineCloveCloveIrisIrisLaurelsLaurelsRoseRoseYlang-YlangYlang-Ylang
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMaruyama brings aromatic; Vetyver (1964) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, earthy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Maruyama is moderate on both, Vetyver (1964) 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 pointVetyver (1964) first, then Maruyama 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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