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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.

Rake & RuinFirst · BeauFort LondonRake & RuinEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.73
Palais JamaisSecond · EtroPalais JamaisEDP · 1989 · ★ 4.06
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Rake & Ruin × Palais Jamais

Woody, aromatic and smoky meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share three 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 Rake & Ruin, blue is Palais Jamais. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Rake & RuinPalais Jamais
woodyboth
aromaticboth
smokyboth
citrussecond
earthysecond
mossysecond
leathersecond
herbalsecond
fresh spicyfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Rake & Ruin
SmokeSmokeAngelicaAngelicaGinGinJuniperJuniperSichuan PepperSichuan PepperPink PepperPink PepperLicoriceLicoriceCorianderCorianderLemonLemonOrangeOrangeCypressCypressCastoreumCastoreum
In both
Musk
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticsmoky
Only in Palais Jamais
PetitgrainPetitgrainBergamotBergamotJasmineJasmineMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBirchBirchSageSageVetiverVetiverOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRake & Ruin brings aromatic; Palais Jamais brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and smoky run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixSmoky and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
  • One will leadRake & Ruin is voted long lasting and strong; Palais Jamais moderate on both. Expect Rake & Ruin to lead and Palais Jamais to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Rake & Ruin, two of Palais Jamais over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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