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 · Arabian OudArabian Code★ 4.17

Second · Agar AuraCuir ChypreEDP · 2012 · ★ 5.00

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Contrast pairing

Arabian Code × Cuir Chypre

Woody, citrus and white floral meets woody, earthy 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 Arabian Code, blue is Cuir Chypre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Arabian CodeCuir Chypre

woodyboth

citrusboth

roseboth

white floralfirst

aromaticfirst

powderyfirst

muskyfirst

earthysecond

patchoulisecond

oudsecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Arabian Code

Sicilian Lemon Lavender

Lavender

Sage

Jasmine

Lily

Sandalwood Cedarwood

Cedarwood

Amber

Musk

In both

BergamotRose

Three shared accords:

woodycitrusrose

Only in Cuir Chypre

Indian Oud Guaiac Wood

Guaiac Wood Patchouli

Patchouli

Oakmoss

Why it might work

Light over deepArabian Code brings citrus; Cuir Chypre brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadWoody, citrus and rose 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 leadCuir Chypre is voted eternal and enormous; Arabian Code long lasting and moderate. Expect Cuir Chypre to lead and Arabian Code to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Cuir Chypre, two of Arabian Code over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?