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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.

INKFirst · MalloINKParfum · 2024 · ★ 3.94
ARCSecond · MalloARCEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.17
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INK × ARC

Woody, amber and aromatic meets aromatic, woody and amber. 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 INK, blue is ARC. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

INKARC
woodyboth
aromaticboth
amberboth
fresh spicyboth
balsamicboth
fruityfirst
lavendersecond
sweetfirst
earthysecond
mossysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in INK
InkInkRaspberryRaspberrySandalwoodSandalwoodFrankincenseFrankincenseIndian OudIndian OudLabdanumLabdanum
In both
StyraxOakmoss
Five shared accords:
woodyamberaromaticbalsamicfresh spicy
Only in ARC
Pine TreePine TreeRosemaryRosemaryBasilBasilThymeThymeLavenderLavenderJasmine SambacJasmine SambacSiam BenzoinSiam BenzoinCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Why it might work
  • Light over deepINK brings aromatic; ARC brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list styrax and oakmoss, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, aromatic and balsamic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: INK is long lasting and moderate, ARC 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 pointINK first, then ARC 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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