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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.

Hanatsubaki Kai SumireFirst · ShiseidoHanatsubaki Kai Sumire1989 · ★ 4.14
InouiSecond · ShiseidoInoui1976 · ★ 4.53
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Hanatsubaki Kai Sumire × Inoui

Violet, green and powdery meets aromatic, woody and green. 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 Hanatsubaki Kai Sumire, blue is Inoui. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Hanatsubaki Kai SumireInoui
greenboth
violetfirst
aromaticsecond
woodysecond
floralboth
powderyfirst
ozonicfirst
mossysecond
freshfirst
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Hanatsubaki Kai Sumire
VioletVioletOzonic notesOzonic notesLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valley
In both
Green Notes
Two shared accords:
greenfloral
Only in Inoui
JuniperJuniperAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonPeachPeachGalbanumGalbanumPinePineFreesiaFreesiaThymeThymeJasmineJasmineoak mossOak mossVirginia CedarVirginia CedarMyrhhMyrhhCivettaCivetta
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHanatsubaki Kai Sumire brings green; Inoui brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list green notes, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadGreen and floral run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadInoui is voted long lasting and moderate; Hanatsubaki Kai Sumire moderate on both. Expect Inoui to lead and Hanatsubaki Kai Sumire to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Inoui, two of Hanatsubaki Kai Sumire over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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