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.

Dark PurpleFirst · MontaleDark PurpleEDP · 2011 · ★ 3.69
Dark MagicSecond · Swiss ArabianDark Magic2019 · ★ 4.14
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Contrast pairing

Dark Purple × Dark Magic

Fruity, rose and sweet meets oud, woody and tobacco. 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 Dark Purple, blue is Dark Magic. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dark PurpleDark Magic
woodyboth
sweetboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
fruityfirst
oudsecond
rosefirst
tobaccosecond
ambersecond
greensecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Dark Purple
plumPlumOrangeOrangeRoseRoseRed BerriesRed BerriesPatchouliPatchouliGeraniumGeraniumMuskMuskTeak WoodTeak WoodAmberAmber
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
sweetwoodyfresh spicyaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Dark Magic
cannabisCannabisGreen NotesGreen NotesTobaccoTobaccoWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesResinsResinsAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumOlibanum
Why it might work
  • A shared threadSweet, woody, fresh spicy and aromatic 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 leadDark Purple is voted eternal and strong; Dark Magic long lasting and moderate. Expect Dark Purple to lead and Dark Magic to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Dark Purple, two of Dark Magic over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Dark Purple × Dark Magic · Layering Lab | Scentsation