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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.

Violon Basse 16First · Filippo SorcinelliViolon Basse 16EDP · 2018 · ★ 3.85
212 VIP Rose SmileySecond · Carolina Herrera212 VIP Rose Smiley2022 · ★ 4.02
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Violon Basse 16 × 212 VIP Rose Smiley

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets citrus, woody and violet. 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 Violon Basse 16, blue is 212 VIP Rose Smiley. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Violon Basse 16212 VIP Rose Smiley
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
violetsecond
fresh spicyfirst
amberfirst
fruitysecond
smokyfirst
patchoulisecond
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Violon Basse 16
LabdanumLabdanumTonka BeanTonka BeanVetiverVetiverVanillaVanillaAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodPrecious WoodsPrecious WoodsSmokeSmokeFir ResinFir ResinIrisIrisIncenseIncenseJuniperJuniper
In both
PatchouliLavender
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticcitrus
Only in 212 VIP Rose Smiley
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeVioletVioletBlack CurrantBlack CurrantLilybelle®Lilybelle®Rose OilRose OilBalsam FirBalsam Fir
Why it might work
  • Light over deepViolon Basse 16 brings aromatic; 212 VIP Rose Smiley brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and lavender, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and citrus run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Violon Basse 16 in winter and fall and 212 VIP Rose Smiley in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Violon Basse 16 is long lasting and moderate, 212 VIP Rose Smiley 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 pointViolon Basse 16 first, then 212 VIP Rose Smiley 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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