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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.

Black XS L Exces for HerFirst · RabanneBlack XS L Exces for HerEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.00
Somow Al Rasasi Ma’aliSecond · RasasiSomow Al Rasasi Ma’aliEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.54
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Black XS L Exces for HerSomow Al Rasasi Ma’ali
Contrast pairing

Black XS L Exces for Her × Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali

White floral, fresh spicy and vanilla meets amber, woody and floral. 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 Black XS L Exces for Her, blue is Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black XS L Exces for HerSomow Al Rasasi Ma’ali
vanillaboth
woodyboth
floralboth
citrusboth
white floralfirst
ambersecond
powderysecond
oudsecond
fresh spicyfirst
saltysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Black XS L Exces for Her
Black PepperBlack PepperNeroliNeroliJasmineJasmineRoseRoseNight blooming CereusNight blooming CereusVanilleVanilleCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
vanillawoodyfloralcitrus
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali
VanillaVanillaMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeHazelnutHazelnutAmberAmberFloral NotesFloral NotesSaltSaltAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceSomow Al Rasasi Ma’ali brings amber; Black XS L Exces for Her brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • A shared threadVanilla, woody, floral and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Black XS L Exces for Her is long lasting and strong, Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSomow Al Rasasi Ma’ali first, then Black XS L Exces for Her 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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