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.

Midsummer Collection Orange ZestFirst · ZaraMidsummer Collection Orange Zest2017 · ★ 4.34
Aramis Classic ReserveSecond · AramisAramis Classic Reserve2008 · ★ 4.38
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Midsummer Collection Orange ZestAramis Classic Reserve
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Midsummer Collection Orange Zest × Aramis Classic Reserve

Citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy meets aromatic, woody and fresh spicy. 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 Midsummer Collection Orange Zest, blue is Aramis Classic Reserve. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Midsummer Collection Orange ZestAramis Classic Reserve
aromaticboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
earthyboth
freshfirst
muskyfirst
lavenderfirst
warm spicysecond
herbalsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Midsummer Collection Orange Zest
GingerGingerLavenderLavenderVetiverVetiverMuskMusk
In both
Lemon
Five shared accords:
citrusaromaticfresh spicywoodyearthy
Only in Aramis Classic Reserve
JuniperJuniperJasmineJasmineCarawayCarawayMyrtleMyrtleSageSageClovesClovesThymeThymeGalbanumGalbanumCinnamonCinnamonLeatherLeatherAmberAmberWoody NotesWoody Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMidsummer Collection Orange Zest brings citrus and aromatic; Aramis Classic Reserve brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Midsummer Collection Orange Zest in summer and spring and Aramis Classic Reserve 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 leadAramis Classic Reserve is voted long lasting and strong; Midsummer Collection Orange Zest moderate on both. Expect Aramis Classic Reserve to lead and Midsummer Collection Orange Zest to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Aramis Classic Reserve, two of Midsummer Collection Orange Zest over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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