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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.

Much Ado About The DukeFirst · Penhaligon'sMuch Ado About The DukeEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.01
AlponaSecond · CaronAlpona1939 · ★ 4.44
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Much Ado About The Duke × Alpona

Woody, rose and fresh spicy meets citrus, aromatic and woody. They share four 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 Much Ado About The Duke, blue is Alpona. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Much Ado About The DukeAlpona
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrussecond
warm spicyboth
rosefirst
mossysecond
leatherfirst
earthysecond
herbalfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Much Ado About The Duke
PepperPepperGinGinWoody NotesWoody NotesLeatherLeather
In both
Rose
Four shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicy
Only in Alpona
LemonLemonBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitThymeThymeOrangeOrangeJasmineJasmineOrchidOrchidOakmossOakmossMyrrhMyrrhCedarCedarSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAlpona brings citrus and aromatic; Much Ado About The Duke 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 threadWoody, fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlpona is voted long lasting and moderate; Much Ado About The Duke moderate on both. Expect Alpona to lead and Much Ado About The Duke to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alpona, two of Much Ado About The Duke over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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