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.

Art of Arabia IIIFirst · Lattafa PerfumesArt of Arabia IIIEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.20
Faces of FrancisSecond · Vilhelm ParfumerieFaces of FrancisParfum · 2023 · ★ 3.90
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Contrast pairing

Art of Arabia III × Faces of Francis

Amber, sweet and vanilla meets woody, amber and warm spicy. They share four 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 Art of Arabia III, blue is Faces of Francis. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Art of Arabia IIIFaces of Francis
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
sweetfirst
vanillafirst
oudsecond
balsamicfirst
tobaccofirst
metallicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Art of Arabia III
OlibanumOlibanumDavanaDavanaBergamotBergamotDatesDatesTobaccoTobaccoSandalwoodSandalwoodTuberoseTuberoseMyrrhMyrrhVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka BeanLabdanumLabdanumPatchouliPatchouli
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
amberwarm spicywoodyaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Faces of Francis
SaffronSaffronAldehydesAldehydesPistachioPistachioDriftwoodDriftwoodJuniperJuniperOudOudStyraxStyraxAmbergrisAmbergrisVetiverVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceFaces of Francis brings amber; Art of Arabia III brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • A shared threadAmber, warm spicy, woody and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Art of Arabia III is long lasting and strong, Faces of Francis long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointArt of Arabia III first, then Faces of Francis 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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Art of Arabia III × Faces of Francis · Layering Lab | Scentsation