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.

Notre Dame 15.4.2019First · Filippo SorcinelliNotre Dame 15.4.2019EDP · 2020 · ★ 3.72
VIP Black RedSecond · Carolina HerreraVIP Black Red2020 · ★ 4.29
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Notre Dame 15.4.2019 × VIP Black Red

Woody, aromatic and citrus meets fresh spicy, aromatic and leather. They share five 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 Notre Dame 15.4.2019, blue is VIP Black Red. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Notre Dame 15.4.2019VIP Black Red
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
smokyboth
citrusfirst
amberfirst
leathersecond
greenfirst
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Notre Dame 15.4.2019
IncenseIncenseSweet OrangeSweet OrangeGalbanumGalbanumCorianderCorianderIrisIrisLemonLemonBasilBasilBergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliGeraniumGeraniumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Lily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valley
In both
Ginger
Five shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicysmokywarm spicy
Only in VIP Black Red
AllspiceAllspiceCardamomCardamomAbsintheAbsintheLeatherLeatherGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVIP Black Red brings aromatic; Notre Dame 15.4.2019 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list ginger, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, fresh spicy and smoky run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Notre Dame 15.4.2019 is long lasting and moderate, VIP Black Red moderate and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointVIP Black Red first, then Notre Dame 15.4.2019 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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