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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.

In New YorkFirst · Van Cleef & ArpelsIn New YorkEDT · 2016 · ★ 4.04
Gem ParfumSecond · Van Cleef & ArpelsGem ParfumParfum · 1987 · ★ 4.43
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In New YorkGem Parfum
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In New York × Gem Parfum

Aromatic, citrus and marine meets woody, fruity and powdery. 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 In New York, blue is Gem Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

In New YorkGem Parfum
aromaticboth
woodyboth
muskyboth
amberboth
sweetboth
citrusfirst
fruitysecond
powderysecond
animalicsecond
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in In New York
Italian LemonItalian LemonSea NotesSea NotesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLavenderLavenderClary SageClary SageMuskMuskWoody NotesWoody NotesTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
Amber
Five shared accords:
aromaticambermuskywoodysweet
Only in Gem Parfum
PeachPeachPlumPlumBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCardamomCorianderCorianderCypressCypressMyrtleMyrtleYlang YlangYlang YlangCarnationCarnationClovesClovesJasmineJasmineTuberoseTuberose
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIn New York brings aromatic and citrus; Gem Parfum brings woody. 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 threadAromatic, amber, musky and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put In New York in spring and summer and Gem Parfum in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadGem Parfum is voted long lasting and strong; In New York moderate on both. Expect Gem Parfum to lead and In New York to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Gem Parfum, two of In New York over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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