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.

Holiday Bear Edition Polo GreenFirst · Ralph LaurenHoliday Bear Edition Polo Green2019 · ★ 3.67
Opium (1977)Second · Yves Saint LaurentOpium (1977)EDP · 1977 · ★ 3.97
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Holiday Bear Edition Polo GreenOpium (1977)
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Holiday Bear Edition Polo Green × Opium (1977)

Woody, aromatic and tobacco meets warm spicy, amber 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 Holiday Bear Edition Polo Green, blue is Opium (1977). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Holiday Bear Edition Polo GreenOpium (1977)
woodyboth
aromaticboth
balsamicboth
warm spicysecond
sweetboth
ambersecond
tobaccofirst
mossyfirst
earthyfirst
coniferfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Holiday Bear Edition Polo Green
BasilBasilTarragonTarragonPinePineLeatherLeatherTobaccoTobaccoOakmossOakmoss
In both
Patchouli
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticsweetbalsamic
Only in Opium (1977)
ClovesClovesPepperPepperCorianderCorianderWest Indian BayWest Indian BayPlumPlumJasmineJasmineMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotCarnationCarnationCinnamonCinnamonSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHoliday Bear Edition Polo Green brings aromatic; Opium (1977) brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, sweet and balsamic run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOpium (1977) is voted eternal and enormous; Holiday Bear Edition Polo Green long lasting and moderate. Expect Opium (1977) to lead and Holiday Bear Edition Polo Green to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Opium (1977), two of Holiday Bear Edition Polo Green over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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