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.

First · Santa Maria NovellaAcqua di ColoniaEDC · 1533 · ★ 4.28

Second · M. Micallef1707 BlueEDP · ★ 4.57

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Contrast pairing

Acqua di Colonia × 1707 Blue

Citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy meets powdery, woody and aromatic. They share two 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 Acqua di Colonia, blue is 1707 Blue. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Acqua di Colonia1707 Blue

citrusboth

aromaticboth

powderysecond

woodysecond

irissecond

white floralsecond

rosesecond

muskysecond

earthysecond

greensecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Acqua di Colonia

Neroli

Amalfi Lemon Tangerine

Tangerine

Lavender

Petitgrain Clove

Clove

Rosemary

Benzoin

In both

Bergamot

Two shared accords:

citrusaromatic

Only in 1707 Blue

Cassis

Iris

Jasmine

Rose

Tonka Bean Sandalwood

Sandalwood White Musk

White Musk

Why it might work

Light over deepAcqua di Colonia brings citrus and aromatic; 1707 Blue 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 threadCitrus and aromatic run through both.
Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will lead1707 Blue is voted long lasting and moderate; Acqua di Colonia moderate on both. Expect 1707 Blue to lead and Acqua di Colonia to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of 1707 Blue, two of Acqua di Colonia over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?