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.

Black OnyxFirst · AjmalBlack Onyx2016 · ★ 4.02
010 Exotic AmberSecond · Ajmal010 Exotic Amber2014 · ★ 5.00
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Black Onyx010 Exotic Amber
Contrast pairing

Black Onyx × 010 Exotic Amber

Aromatic, green and woody meets fresh spicy, oud and aromatic. They share two 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 Black Onyx, blue is 010 Exotic Amber. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black Onyx010 Exotic Amber
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
oudsecond
greenfirst
woodyfirst
ambersecond
warm spicysecond
muskysecond
citrusfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black Onyx
PineapplePineappleGalbanumGalbanumLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyLavenderLavenderVetiverVetiverCedarCedarOakmossOakmoss
In both
BergamotGeranium
Two shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicy
Only in 010 Exotic Amber
Black PepperBlack PepperCinnamonCinnamonClary SageClary SageAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deep010 Exotic Amber brings aromatic; Black Onyx brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and geranium, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic and fresh spicy 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 lead010 Exotic Amber is voted long lasting and strong; Black Onyx moderate on both. Expect 010 Exotic Amber to lead and Black Onyx to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of 010 Exotic Amber, two of Black Onyx over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Black Onyx × 010 Exotic Amber · Layering Lab | Scentsation