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.

First · Scents of WoodSantal Umeshu2022 · ★ 4.12

Second · AtkinsonsGhibli1978 · ★ 4.14

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Contrast pairing

Santal Umeshu × Ghibli

Woody, powdery and fresh spicy meets warm spicy, amber and woody. They share eight accords and no 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 Santal Umeshu, blue is Ghibli. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Santal UmeshuGhibli

woodyboth

warm spicyboth

aromaticboth

powderyboth

fresh spicyboth

muskyboth

balsamicboth

floralboth

ambersecond

mossysecond

What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Santal Umeshu

Sandalowood Umeshu

Umeshu

African Ginger Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Ambrette (Musk Mallow) Violet Leaf

Violet Leaf Davana

Davana

Vanilla

Caraway

Mandarin Orange CO2 Extracts

CO2 Extracts

In bothNo shared notesEight shared accords:

woodypowderyfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicybalsamicmuskyfloral

That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.

Only in Ghibli

Petitgrain Clary Sage

Clary Sage Lavender

Lavender

Bergamot

Lemon

Sandalwood Carnation

Carnation

Geranium

Cinnamon

Jasmine

Cedar

Rose

Why it might work

A shared threadWoody, powdery, fresh spicy and aromatic 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 leadGhibli is voted long lasting and strong; Santal Umeshu long lasting and moderate. Expect Ghibli to lead and Santal Umeshu to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Ghibli, two of Santal Umeshu over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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Santal Umeshu · Scents of Wood

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Ghibli · Atkinsons

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