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.

NishikiFirst · ShiseidoNishiki1973 · ★ 4.12
InouiSecond · ShiseidoInoui1976 · ★ 4.53
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NishikiInoui
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Nishiki × Inoui

Woody, citrus and floral 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 Nishiki, blue is Inoui. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

NishikiInoui
woodyboth
aromaticboth
greenboth
citrusboth
floralboth
earthyboth
freshfirst
powderyfirst
white floralfirst
irisfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Nishiki
BergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliAldehydesAldehydesStrawberryStrawberryOrrisOrrisLilacLilacLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseMay RoseLilyLilyVioletVioletVetiverVetiverLabdanumLabdanum
In both
PeachJasmine
Six shared accords:
woodycitrusfloralaromaticearthygreen
Only in Inoui
Green NotesGreen NotesJuniperJuniperAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonGalbanumGalbanumPinePineFreesiaFreesiaThymeThymeoak mossOak mossVirginia CedarVirginia CedarMyrhhMyrhhCivettaCivetta
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNishiki brings citrus; Inoui brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list peach and jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, floral 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 leadInoui is voted long lasting and moderate; Nishiki moderate on both. Expect Inoui to lead and Nishiki to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Inoui, two of Nishiki over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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