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.

First · Nicolai Parfumeur CreateurPatchouli SublimeParfum · 2017 · ★ 4.56

Second · Arabian OudArabian Code★ 4.17

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Harmony pairing

Patchouli Sublime × Arabian Code

Aromatic, patchouli and warm spicy meets woody, citrus and white floral. They share four accords and four 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 Patchouli Sublime, blue is Arabian Code. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Patchouli SublimeArabian Code

aromaticboth

woodyboth

amberboth

lavenderboth

citrussecond

white floralsecond

patchoulifirst

warm spicyfirst

powderysecond

fresh spicyfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Patchouli Sublime

Peppermint Coriander

Coriander

Incense

Geranium

Cloves

Patchouli

Tobacco

Tonka Bean

In both

LavenderRoseAmberMusk

Four shared accords:

aromaticamberwoodylavender

Only in Arabian Code

Sicilian Lemon Bergamot

Bergamot

Sage

Jasmine

Lily

Sandalwood Cedarwood

Cedarwood

Why it might work

Light over deepPatchouli Sublime brings aromatic; Arabian Code brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list lavender, rose, amber and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadAromatic, amber, woody and lavender run through both.
Opposite seasonsVoters put Patchouli Sublime in winter and fall and Arabian Code in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadPatchouli Sublime is voted eternal and strong; Arabian Code long lasting and moderate. Expect Patchouli Sublime to lead and Arabian Code to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Patchouli Sublime, two of Arabian Code over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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