Scentsation
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.

KotoFirst · ShiseidoKoto1967 · ★ 4.25
InouiSecond · ShiseidoInoui1976 · ★ 4.53
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KotoInoui
Harmony pairing

Koto × Inoui

Leather, earthy and woody meets aromatic, woody and green. They share four accords and three 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 Koto, blue is Inoui. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

KotoInoui
woodyboth
greenboth
earthyboth
mossyboth
leatherfirst
aromaticsecond
white floralfirst
aldehydicfirst
freshfirst
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Koto
AldehydesAldehydesSpicesSpicesCitrusesCitrusesOrris RootOrris RootNarcissusNarcissusGardeniaGardeniaRoseRoseLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyLeatherLeatherCastoreumCastoreumPatchouliPatchouliAmberAmber
In both
Green NotesJasmineOak moss
Four shared accords:
earthywoodymossygreen
Only in Inoui
JuniperJuniperAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonPeachPeachGalbanumGalbanumPinePineFreesiaFreesiaThymeThymeVirginia CedarVirginia CedarMyrhhMyrhhCivettaCivetta
Why it might work
  • Light over deepInoui brings aromatic and green; Koto brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list green notes, jasmine and oak moss, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadEarthy, woody, mossy and green 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 leadInoui is voted long lasting and moderate; Koto moderate on both. Expect Inoui to lead and Koto to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Inoui, two of Koto over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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