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.

RaeesFirst · RasasiRaees2024 · ★ 5.00
Al MaqamSecond · RasasiAl MaqamEDP · ★ 5.00
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Contrast pairing

Raees × Al Maqam

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

RaeesAl Maqam
woodyboth
citrusfirst
oudsecond
white floralfirst
muskysecond
floralsecond
ambersecond
powderysecond
earthyfirst
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Raees
GrapefruitGrapefruitMandarinMandarinLemonLemonPink PepperPink PepperSea NotesSea NotesWhite FlowersWhite FlowersPatchouliPatchouliOakmossOakmossLeatherLeather
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
woody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Al Maqam
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Floral NotesFloral NotesWoody NotesWoody NotesAmberAmberMuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRaees brings citrus; Al Maqam brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • 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; Raees moderate on both. Expect Al Maqam to lead and Raees to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Al Maqam, two of Raees over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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