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.

WabisabiFirst · The House of OudWabisabi2023 · ★ 3.40
Zara Orchid 2017Second · ZaraZara Orchid 20172017 · ★ 4.03
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WabisabiZara Orchid 2017
Contrast pairing

Wabisabi × Zara Orchid 2017

Citrus, fresh spicy and white floral meets fruity, floral and citrus. 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 Wabisabi, blue is Zara Orchid 2017. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

WabisabiZara Orchid 2017
citrusboth
floralboth
fresh spicyboth
sweetboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fruitysecond
white floralfirst
powderysecond
yellow floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Wabisabi
LimeLimeWasabiWasabiCitrus LeavesCitrus LeavesPearPearPink PepperPink PepperJasmine SambacJasmine SambacJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangTurkish RoseTurkish RoseElemi resinElemi resinGeraniumGeraniumVanillaVanilla
In both
BergamotMusk
Six shared accords:
citrusfresh spicysweetaromaticwoodyfloral
Only in Zara Orchid 2017
Black CurrantBlack CurrantRoseRoseOrchidOrchidPeachPeachLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAmberAmberCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, fresh spicy, sweet and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Wabisabi is moderate on both, Zara Orchid 2017 moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointZara Orchid 2017 first, then Wabisabi over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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