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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.

The Exception No 1First · M. MicallefThe Exception No 1EDP · ★ 4.80
ShahNOORSecond · M. MicallefShahNOOREDP · ★ 5.00
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Harmony pairing

The Exception No 1 × ShahNOOR

Citrus, woody and aromatic meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. 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 The Exception No 1, blue is ShahNOOR. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Exception No 1ShahNOOR
woodyboth
citrusboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyboth
earthyboth
mossysecond
lavendersecond
cacaofirst
amberfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in The Exception No 1
GrapefruitGrapefruitBitter OrangeBitter OrangeVetiverVetiverPepperPepperCacao PodCacao PodBenzoinBenzoin
In both
BergamotCedar
Six shared accords:
citruswoodyaromaticfresh spicywarm spicyearthy
Only in ShahNOOR
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonLavenderLavenderGeraniumGeraniumJasmineJasminePine TreePine TreeOakmossOakmossSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepThe Exception No 1 brings citrus and aromatic; ShahNOOR brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, aromatic and fresh 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.
A starting pointThe Exception No 1 first, then ShahNOOR 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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