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.

TempestFirst · AjmalTempest★ 4.16
VaranasiSecond · Meo FusciuniVaranasi2020 · ★ 3.93
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TempestVaranasi
Harmony pairing

Tempest × Varanasi

Oud, tobacco and amber meets animalic, amber and woody. They share five accords and three 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 Tempest, blue is Varanasi. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

TempestVaranasi
amberboth
oudboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
animalicsecond
tobaccofirst
rosefirst
leathersecond
smokysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Tempest
TobaccoTobaccoAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Agarwood (Oud)RoseVetiver
Five shared accords:
oudamberwoodywarm spicyfresh spicy
Only in Varanasi
IncenseIncenseSaffronSaffronNutmegNutmegCardamomCardamomAmbergrisAmbergrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)JasmineJasmineAnimal notesAnimal notesLeatherLeatherGurjan balsamGurjan balsamNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list agarwood (oud), rose and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadOud, amber, woody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Tempest is eternal and enormous, Varanasi 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 pointVaranasi first, then Tempest 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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Tempest × Varanasi · Layering Lab | Scentsation