Scentsation
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.

BasalaFirst · ShiseidoBasala1993 · ★ 4.39
InouiSecond · ShiseidoInoui1976 · ★ 4.53
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Basala × Inoui

Aromatic, fresh spicy and woody meets aromatic, woody 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 Inoui. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BasalaInoui
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
greenboth
amberboth
floralboth
mossysecond
warm spicyfirst
herbalfirst
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Basala
LavenderLavenderClary SageClary SageBasilBasilRosemaryRosemaryFruity NotesFruity NotesArtemisiaArtemisiaBergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliCarawayCarawayRoseRoseCinnamonCinnamonFirFir
In both
Green NotesJasmine
Six shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoodyamberfloralgreen
Only in Inoui
JuniperJuniperAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonPeachPeachGalbanumGalbanumPinePineFreesiaFreesiaThymeThymeoak mossOak mossVirginia CedarVirginia CedarMyrhhMyrhhCivettaCivetta
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBasala brings aromatic; Inoui brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list green notes and jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, woody and amber run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Basala is long lasting and strong, Inoui long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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