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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.

LoubanFirst · MontaleLouban2009 · ★ 3.79
Amber ArabesqueSecond · MoresqueAmber Arabesque2021 · ★ 4.00
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Louban × Amber Arabesque

Amber, rose and woody meets woody, sweet and amber. They share five accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Louban, blue is Amber Arabesque. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

LoubanAmber Arabesque
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
roseboth
fresh spicyboth
sweetsecond
oudfirst
earthysecond
vanillasecond
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Louban
RoseRoseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)IncenseIncenseOlibanumOlibanumViolet LeafViolet LeafMuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Patchouli
Five shared accords:
amberrosewoodywarm spicyfresh spicy
Only in Amber Arabesque
SugarSugarBergamotBergamotSweet OrangeSweet OrangeDamask RoseDamask RoseGeraniumGeraniumRaspberry LeafRaspberry LeafSpicesSpicesPink PepperPink PepperAmberAmberVanillaVanillaVetiverVetiverPrecious WoodsPrecious Woods
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, rose, woody 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 leadLouban is voted eternal and enormous; Amber Arabesque moderate and intimate. Expect Louban to lead and Amber Arabesque to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Louban, two of Amber Arabesque over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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