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Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

TimbuktuFirst · L'Artisan ParfumeurTimbuktuParfum · 2004 · ★ 4.06
Golden MokaSecond · XerjoffGolden Moka2018 · ★ 4.12
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Timbuktu × Golden Moka

Woody, amber and warm spicy meets citrus, amber and warm spicy. They share three 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 Timbuktu, blue is Golden Moka. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

TimbuktuGolden Moka
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
citrussecond
aromaticfirst
balsamicfirst
earthyfirst
smokyfirst
coffeesecond
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Timbuktu
MangoMangoPink PepperPink PepperCardamomCardamomPapyrusPapyrusKaro KaroundeKaro KaroundeVetiverVetiverMyrhhMyrhhPatchouliPatchouliBenzoinBenzoin
In both
Incense
Three shared accords:
woodyamberwarm spicy
Only in Golden Moka
Blood OrangeBlood OrangeCitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCoffeeCoffeeCambodian OudCambodian OudAmberAmberRoseRoseGreen NotesGreen NotesLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepGolden Moka brings citrus; Timbuktu brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list incense, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Timbuktu is moderate on both, Golden Moka 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 pointTimbuktu first, then Golden Moka 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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