Worth trying · layering combo

Side Effect + Bal d'Afrique

Vanilla and woody are a classic pairing. Bal d'Afrique brightens Side Effect and makes it easier to wear in daytime. For everyday wear: 1 spray of Side Effect on chest first, then 3 sprays of Bal d'Afrique (2 on clothes, 1 on neck).

Worth trying Note-matched 66/100
1
Initiogoes on first

Side Effect

2
Byredoon top

Bal d'Afrique

Brightens Side Effect
Spray plan
  1. Side Effect first
    1 spray · chest
  2. Bal d'Afrique then
    3 sprays · clothes ×2, neck
4 sprays in total for everyday
Day to evening
  • Vanilla and woody are a classic pairing
  • Bal d'Afrique brightens Side Effect and makes it easier to wear in daytime

Side Effect is much stronger: 1 spray, and let Bal d'Afrique lead

Citrus over vanilla: experts disagree, so test on a small patch first

Why this score
  • Starting score 62
  • Brightens +3.7
  • Sweet balanced +0.5
  • Patch test first: capped at Worth trying -0.2
  • Score66
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