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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.

EmpereurFirst · RasasiEmpereur2023 · ★ 3.50
Al MaqamSecond · RasasiAl MaqamEDP · ★ 5.00
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Empereur × Al Maqam

Fruity, woody and earthy meets oud, woody and musky. They share one accord 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 Empereur, blue is Al Maqam. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

EmpereurAl Maqam
woodyboth
fruityfirst
oudsecond
muskysecond
floralsecond
ambersecond
earthyfirst
sweetfirst
citrusfirst
rosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Empereur
Black CurrantBlack CurrantPineapplePineappleBergamotBergamotAppleAppleMoroccan JasmineMoroccan JasminePatchouliPatchouliBirchBirchRoseRoseAmbergrisAmbergrisoak mossOak mossVanilleVanille
In both
Musk
One shared accord:
woody
Only in Al Maqam
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Floral NotesFloral NotesWoody NotesWoody NotesAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody runs through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAl Maqam is voted eternal and enormous; Empereur moderate on both. Expect Al Maqam to lead and Empereur to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Al Maqam, two of Empereur over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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