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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.

BasalaFirst · ShiseidoBasala1993 · ★ 4.39
Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Second · GuerlainHomme Eau de Parfum (2016)EDP · 2016 · ★ 4.33
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BasalaHomme Eau de Parfum (2016)
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Basala × Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)

Aromatic, fresh spicy and woody meets woody, aromatic and green. They share six 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 Basala, blue is Homme Eau de Parfum (2016). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BasalaHomme Eau de Parfum (2016)
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
greenboth
floralboth
warm spicyboth
citrussecond
earthysecond
rumsecond
amberfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Basala
LavenderLavenderClary SageClary SageBasilBasilRosemaryRosemaryFruity NotesFruity NotesArtemisiaArtemisiaGreen NotesGreen NotesBergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliCarawayCarawayRoseRoseCinnamonCinnamon
In both
CedarPatchouli
Six shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoodywarm spicyfloralgreen
Only in Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
PeppermintPeppermintLimeLimeRumRumFloral NotesFloral NotesVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBasala brings aromatic; Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Basala in winter and fall and Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) in summer and spring. 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 leadBasala is voted long lasting and strong; Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) moderate on both. Expect Basala to lead and Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Basala, two of Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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