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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.

ArabesqueFirst · Fragrance Du BoisArabesque2020 · ★ 3.75
Samba Skin ManSecond · Perfumer's WorkshopSamba Skin ManEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.38
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Arabesque × Samba Skin Man

Woody, rose and warm spicy meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share five 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 Arabesque, blue is Samba Skin Man. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ArabesqueSamba Skin Man
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
muskyboth
rosefirst
fruityfirst
vanillafirst
citrussecond
metallicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Arabesque
SaffronSaffronBlackberryBlackberryCitrusesCitrusesAppleAppleRoseRoseWhite OudWhite OudGeraniumGeraniumSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanillaCedarCedar
In both
MuskAmber
Five shared accords:
woodywarm spicypowderymuskyamber
Only in Samba Skin Man
BergamotBergamotSpicy NotesSpicy NotesWoody NotesWoody Notes
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, powdery and musky run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadArabesque is voted moderate and enormous; Samba Skin Man long lasting and moderate. Expect Arabesque to lead and Samba Skin Man to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Arabesque, two of Samba Skin Man over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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