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.

Polo CrestFirst · Ralph LaurenPolo Crest1991 · ★ 4.36
Samba Rock & Roll ManSecond · Perfumer's WorkshopSamba Rock & Roll ManEDP · 2005 · ★ 4.00
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Polo CrestSamba Rock & Roll Man
Contrast pairing

Polo Crest × Samba Rock & Roll Man

Aromatic, fresh spicy and woody meets fresh spicy, aromatic and woody. They share three 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 Polo Crest, blue is Samba Rock & Roll Man. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Polo CrestSamba Rock & Roll Man
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
herbalfirst
anissecond
mossyfirst
leatherfirst
greenfirst
earthyfirst
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Polo Crest
BasilBasilArtemisiaArtemisiaRosemaryRosemaryCarawayCarawayJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesPine Tree NeedlesPine Tree NeedlesCarnationCarnationJasmineJasmineGeraniumGeraniumRoseRoseOakmossOakmossLeatherLeather
In both
Bergamot
Three shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoody
Only in Samba Rock & Roll Man
White PepperWhite PepperAniseAniseCuminCuminLavenderLavenderFirFirCypressCypressTonka BeanTonka BeanSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPolo Crest brings aromatic; Samba Rock & Roll Man brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy and woody 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 leadPolo Crest is voted moderate on both; Samba Rock & Roll Man weak and moderate. Expect Polo Crest to lead and Samba Rock & Roll Man to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Polo Crest, two of Samba Rock & Roll Man over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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