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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.

Basilica di AssisiFirst · Filippo SorcinelliBasilica di AssisiEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.86
Play in the City for HimSecond · GivenchyPlay in the City for HimEDT · 2013 · ★ 3.56
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Basilica di Assisi × Play in the City for Him

Amber, citrus and balsamic meets woody, soft spicy and amber. They share four accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Basilica di Assisi, blue is Play in the City for Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Basilica di AssisiPlay in the City for Him
amberboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
balsamicboth
soft spicysecond
irissecond
powderysecond
aromaticsecond
freshsecond
violetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Basilica di Assisi
PetitgrainPetitgrainIncenseIncenseLemonLemonBergamotBergamotLabdanumLabdanumPatchouliPatchouliDried FruitsDried FruitsWhite RoseWhite RoseBenzoinBenzoinStyraxStyraxTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
Amber
Four shared accords:
ambercitrusbalsamicwoody
Only in Play in the City for Him
LicoriceLicoriceCitrusesCitrusesAmyrisAmyrisIrisIrisWoody NotesWoody Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBasilica di Assisi brings citrus; Play in the City for Him brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, citrus, balsamic and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Basilica di Assisi is long lasting and moderate, Play in the City for Him 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 pointBasilica di Assisi first, then Play in the City for Him 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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