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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.

Colonia RussaFirst · Santa Maria NovellaColonia RussaEDC · 1913 · ★ 4.04
Eau de VetyverSecond · Le Jardin RetrouveEau de VetyverEDT · ★ 3.17
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Colonia Russa × Eau de Vetyver

Citrus, 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 Colonia Russa, blue is Eau de Vetyver. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Colonia RussaEau de Vetyver
citrusboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
earthysecond
tobaccosecond
muskyfirst
warm spicyfirst
amberfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Colonia Russa
NeroliNeroliRoseRoseBitter OrangeBitter OrangeLavenderLavenderPetitgrainPetitgrainLemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaCloveCloveRosemaryRosemaryTolu BalsamTolu BalsamCivettaCivettaMuskMuskCastoreumCastoreum
In both
BergamotAmalfi Lemon
Four shared accords:
citrusaromaticfresh spicywoody
Only in Eau de Vetyver
TobaccoTobaccoVetyverVetyverWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepColonia Russa brings citrus and aromatic; Eau de Vetyver brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and amalfi lemon, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Colonia Russa in spring and summer and Eau de Vetyver in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadEau de Vetyver is voted moderate and strong; Colonia Russa moderate and intimate. Expect Eau de Vetyver to lead and Colonia Russa to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Eau de Vetyver, two of Colonia Russa over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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