Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

London Rain Black Cedarwood & JuniperFirst · Jo Malone LondonLondon Rain Black Cedarwood & JuniperEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.02
Santal GaloreSecond · Areej Le DoréSantal GaloreExtrait · 2020 · ★ 4.19
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London Rain Black Cedarwood & JuniperSantal Galore
Contrast pairing

London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper × Santal Galore

Woody, fresh spicy and aromatic meets woody, powdery and smoky. They share three accords and no 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 London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper, blue is Santal Galore. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

London Rain Black Cedarwood & JuniperSantal Galore
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyfirst
powderysecond
smokysecond
mossysecond
muskysecond
rosesecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper
CuminCuminChili PepperChili PepperJuniperJuniperCedarCedar
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
woodyaromaticwarm spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Santal Galore
SandalwoodSandalwoodDurianDurianSmokeSmokeTurkish RoseTurkish RoseRose WaterRose WaterJasmineJasmineOsmanthusOsmanthusOakmossOakmossNatural MuskNatural MuskTonka BeanTonka BeanClovesClovesCassiaCassia
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLondon Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper brings aromatic; Santal Galore brings woody and smoky. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and warm spicy 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 leadSantal Galore is voted eternal and strong; London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper moderate on both. Expect Santal Galore to lead and London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Santal Galore, two of London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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