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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.

Fighting TemptationFirst · RasasiFighting Temptation★ 3.73
Al MaqamSecond · RasasiAl MaqamEDP · ★ 5.00
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Fighting Temptation × Al Maqam

Citrus, woody and aromatic meets oud, woody and musky. They share two 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 Fighting Temptation, blue is Al Maqam. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Fighting TemptationAl Maqam
woodyboth
floralboth
citrusfirst
oudsecond
aromaticfirst
muskysecond
ambersecond
marinefirst
powderysecond
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Fighting Temptation
LimeLimeMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotBergamotAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonFreesiaFreesiaSea waterSea waterCorianderCorianderVirginia CedarVirginia Cedaroak mossOak mossPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Musk
Two shared accords:
woodyfloral
Only in Al Maqam
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Floral NotesFloral NotesWoody NotesWoody NotesAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepFighting Temptation brings citrus and aromatic; Al Maqam brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and floral run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Fighting Temptation is moderate on both, Al Maqam eternal and enormous, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAl Maqam first, then Fighting Temptation 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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