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.

Istanbul's SoulFirst · Alghabra ParfumsIstanbul's SoulParfum · 2019 · ★ 3.92
Sahret Al AraisSecond · Swiss ArabianSahret Al Arais★ 3.60
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Istanbul's Soul × Sahret Al Arais

Woody, amber and warm spicy meets white floral, vanilla and amber. They share six 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 Istanbul's Soul, blue is Sahret Al Arais. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Istanbul's SoulSahret Al Arais
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
vanillaboth
smokyboth
balsamicboth
white floralsecond
sweetsecond
rosesecond
savorysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Istanbul's Soul
Spicy NotesSpicy NotesPepperPepperGeraniumGeraniumPatchouliPatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarCedarAmberAmberGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodBenzoinBenzoinSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
IncenseTonka Bean
Six shared accords:
woodyamberwarm spicybalsamicsmokyvanilla
Only in Sahret Al Arais
Orange BlossomOrange BlossomJasmineJasmineRoseRoseWoody NotesWoody NotesRiceRiceVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceIstanbul's Soul brings amber; Sahret Al Arais brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list incense and tonka bean, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Istanbul's Soul is long lasting and strong, Sahret Al Arais 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 pointIstanbul's Soul first, then Sahret Al Arais 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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