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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.

Icon EliteFirst · Alfred DunhillIcon EliteEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.01
Rake & RuinSecond · BeauFort LondonRake & RuinEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.73
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Icon EliteRake & Ruin
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Icon Elite × Rake & Ruin

Woody, aromatic and warm spicy meets woody, aromatic and smoky. 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 Icon Elite, blue is Rake & Ruin. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Icon EliteRake & Ruin
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
warm spicyfirst
citrusfirst
smokysecond
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Icon Elite
CardamomCardamomBitter OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotBergamotLimeLimeVetiverVetiverBlack PepperBlack PepperBlue SageBlue SageEbonyEbonySuedeSuede
In both
JuniperSandalwoodLabdanum
Five shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicypowderymusky
Only in Rake & Ruin
SmokeSmokeAngelicaAngelicaGinGinSichuan PepperSichuan PepperPink PepperPink PepperLicoriceLicoriceCorianderCorianderLemonLemonOrangeOrangeCypressCypressCastoreumCastoreumPine needlesPine needles
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIcon Elite brings aromatic; Rake & Ruin brings woody and smoky. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list juniper, sandalwood and labdanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadRake & Ruin is voted long lasting and strong; Icon Elite moderate on both. Expect Rake & Ruin to lead and Icon Elite to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Rake & Ruin, two of Icon Elite over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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