Scentsation
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.

New YorkFirst · WIDIANNew York2019 · ★ 4.30
VIISecond · WIDIANVII2014 · ★ 4.42
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New YorkVII
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New York × VII

Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy meets woody, musky 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 New York, blue is VII. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

New YorkVII
woodyboth
muskyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
aromaticfirst
fresh spicyfirst
citrusfirst
rosefirst
sweetfirst
caramelfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in New York
Yellow MandarinYellow MandarinJuniperJuniperPink PepperPink PepperBergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderCorianderCorianderLemonLemonRoseRoseCaramelCaramelGeraniumGeraniumAkigalawoodAkigalawoodPatchouliPatchouli
In both
White Musk
Four shared accords:
woodyambermuskypowdery
Only in VII
Cashmere WoodCashmere WoodAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)CedarCedarAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNew York brings aromatic; VII brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list white musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, musky and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: New York is long lasting and strong, VII long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointVII first, then New York 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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