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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.

The Black CarnationFirst · ThameenThe Black Carnation2024 · ★ 4.18
DerbySecond · Milano FragranzeDerbyEDP · 2021 · ★ 3.70
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The Black Carnation × Derby

Woody, floral and warm spicy meets green, woody and earthy. They share three 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 The Black Carnation, blue is Derby. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Black CarnationDerby
woodyboth
yellow floralboth
powderyboth
greensecond
earthysecond
aromaticsecond
mossysecond
floralfirst
warm spicyfirst
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in The Black Carnation
PistachioPistachioMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotBergamotCarnationCarnationJasmineJasmineVanillaVanillaSuedeSuede
In both
Ylang-YlangSandalwood
Three shared accords:
woodypowderyyellow floral
Only in Derby
GalbanumGalbanumViolet LeafViolet LeafYellow MandarinYellow MandarinLavenderLavenderIndian MimosaIndian MimosaTuberoseTuberoseOakmossOakmossVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDerby brings green; The Black Carnation brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list ylang-ylang and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery and yellow floral run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadThe Black Carnation is voted long lasting and strong; Derby moderate on both. Expect The Black Carnation to lead and Derby to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of The Black Carnation, two of Derby over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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