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Javanese PatchouliFirst · Ermenegildo ZegnaJavanese PatchouliEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.46
Rule #5 MagneticSecond · Rule FragrancesRule #5 Magnetic★ 5.00
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Javanese Patchouli × Rule #5 Magnetic

Woody, patchouli and warm spicy meets woody, citrus and aromatic. 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 Javanese Patchouli, blue is Rule #5 Magnetic. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Javanese PatchouliRule #5 Magnetic
woodyboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
patchouliboth
aromaticboth
earthyboth
greensecond
soft spicyfirst
fresh spicysecond
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Javanese Patchouli
Calabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotCedarCedarTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
PatchouliPink Pepper
Six shared accords:
woodypatchouliwarm spicycitrusearthyaromatic
Only in Rule #5 Magnetic
BergamotBergamotCardamomCardamomLemonLemonLimeLimeCognacCognacMelonMelonMintMintRumRumSandalwoodSandalwoodVetiverVetiverAmberAmberLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRule #5 Magnetic brings citrus and aromatic; Javanese Patchouli brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and pink pepper, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, patchouli, warm spicy and citrus run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadRule #5 Magnetic is voted eternal and enormous; Javanese Patchouli long lasting and moderate. Expect Rule #5 Magnetic to lead and Javanese Patchouli to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Rule #5 Magnetic, two of Javanese Patchouli over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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