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.

Seaside SurfFirst · Victoria's SecretSeaside Surf2024 · ★ 4.04
Comme des Garcons 2Second · Comme des GarconsComme des Garcons 2EDP · 1999 · ★ 4.16
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Contrast pairing

Seaside Surf × Comme des Garcons 2

Citrus, marine and salty meets aromatic, woody and amber. They share five accords 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 Seaside Surf, blue is Comme des Garcons 2. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Seaside SurfComme des Garcons 2
aromaticboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
floralboth
freshboth
woodysecond
marinefirst
ambersecond
aldehydicsecond
saltyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Seaside Surf
Sea NotesSea NotesCitrusesCitrusesYuzuYuzuSaltSaltFlowersFlowers
In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:
citrusaromaticfloralfreshfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Comme des Garcons 2
AldehydesAldehydesAngelicaAngelicaTeaTeaMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeMateMateInkInkMagnoliaMagnoliaNutmegNutmegWest Indian BayWest Indian BayCorianderCorianderCarawayCarawayCinnamonCinnamon
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSeaside Surf brings citrus; Comme des Garcons 2 brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, floral and fresh run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Seaside Surf in summer and Comme des Garcons 2 in spring and fall. 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 leadComme des Garcons 2 is voted moderate on both; Seaside Surf moderate on both. Expect Comme des Garcons 2 to lead and Seaside Surf to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Comme des Garcons 2, two of Seaside Surf over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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