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.

Dubai Black SapphireFirst · Bond No 9Dubai Black Sapphire2016 · ★ 3.54
005 Royal BlueSecond · Ajmal005 Royal BlueEDP · 2014 · ★ 5.00
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Dubai Black Sapphire005 Royal Blue
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Dubai Black Sapphire × 005 Royal Blue

Amber, warm spicy and woody meets amber, vanilla and woody. They share six 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 Dubai Black Sapphire, blue is 005 Royal Blue. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dubai Black Sapphire005 Royal Blue
amberboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
sweetboth
warm spicyfirst
balsamicboth
vanillasecond
fruitysecond
rosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dubai Black Sapphire
SaffronSaffronBeeswaxBeeswaxHoneyHoneyNeroliNeroliGurjan balsamGurjan balsamTurkish RoseTurkish RosePepperPepperTolu BalsamTolu BalsamSiam BenzoinSiam BenzoinSandalwoodSandalwoodVetiverVetiver
In both
Cedar
Six shared accords:
amberwoodypowderyfresh spicybalsamicsweet
Only in 005 Royal Blue
PatchouliPatchouliFruity NotesFruity NotesNutmegNutmegAmberAmberVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceDubai Black Sapphire brings amber; 005 Royal Blue brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting point005 Royal Blue first, then Dubai Black Sapphire 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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