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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.

Aramis BlackFirst · AramisAramis Black2015 · ★ 4.16
Amber AquilariaSecond · ElectimussAmber Aquilaria2019 · ★ 4.59
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Aramis Black × Amber Aquilaria

Woody, aromatic and balsamic meets woody, amber and vanilla. They share five accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Aramis Black, blue is Amber Aquilaria. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aramis BlackAmber Aquilaria
woodyboth
amberboth
balsamicboth
warm spicyboth
citrusboth
aromaticfirst
vanillasecond
oudsecond
powderysecond
animalicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aramis Black
elemiElemiMastic or LentisqueMastic or LentisqueGrapefruitGrapefruitWoody NotesWoody NotesJuniperJuniperLeatherLeatherIncenseIncenseVetiverVetiverTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
Cognac
Five shared accords:
woodybalsamicamberwarm spicycitrus
Only in Amber Aquilaria
BergamotBergamotRoseRoseAmbergrisAmbergrisBourbon VanillaBourbon VanillaSandalwoodSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAramis Black brings aromatic; Amber Aquilaria brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cognac, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, balsamic, amber and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAmber Aquilaria is voted long lasting and strong; Aramis Black moderate on both. Expect Amber Aquilaria to lead and Aramis Black to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Amber Aquilaria, two of Aramis Black over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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