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.

Grey VetiverFirst · Tom FordGrey VetiverEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.26
Muguet 1998Second · GuerlainMuguet 19981998 · ★ 3.92
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Grey VetiverMuguet 1998
Contrast pairing

Grey Vetiver × Muguet 1998

Woody, aromatic and earthy meets white floral, green and fresh. They share one accord and no 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 Grey Vetiver, blue is Muguet 1998. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Grey VetiverMuguet 1998
citrusboth
woodyfirst
white floralsecond
greensecond
aromaticfirst
earthyfirst
freshsecond
floralsecond
fresh spicyfirst
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Grey Vetiver
GrapefruitGrapefruitOrange BlossomOrange BlossomSageSageNutmegNutmegOrris RootOrris RootPimentoPimentoVetiverVetiverWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesOakmossOakmossAmberAmber
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
citrus
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Muguet 1998
Green NotesGreen NotesBergamotBergamotLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmineLilacLilacRoseRoseWhite MuskWhite MuskSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMuguet 1998 brings green; Grey Vetiver brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus runs through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Grey Vetiver is moderate on both, Muguet 1998 long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointGrey Vetiver first, then Muguet 1998 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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