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.

First · AjmalAqamaar★ 3.60

Second · Bond No 9New York Patchouli2013 · ★ 3.64

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Contrast pairing

Aqamaar × New York Patchouli

Citrus, amber and warm spicy meets woody, floral and citrus. They share three accords and two 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 Aqamaar, blue is New York Patchouli. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

AqamaarNew York Patchouli

citrusboth

woodyboth

warm spicyboth

floralsecond

amberfirst

powderysecond

vanillafirst

muskysecond

patchoulisecond

freshsecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aqamaar

Mandarin Orange Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Grapefruit Pink Pepper

Pink Pepper Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean Vanilla

Vanilla

Cedar

Cardamom

Nutmeg

In both

AmberBergamot

Three shared accords:

citruswarm spicywoody

Only in New York Patchouli

Litchi

Rose Water Patchouli

Patchouli

Lilac

Lily

Atlas Cedar Musk

Musk

Sandalwood

Why it might work

Light over deepAqamaar brings citrus; New York Patchouli brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list amber and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadCitrus, warm spicy and woody run through both.
Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadAqamaar is voted eternal and strong; New York Patchouli eternal and moderate. Expect Aqamaar to lead and New York Patchouli to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Aqamaar, two of New York Patchouli over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?