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.

Sandal WoodFirst · RasasiSandal Wood★ 3.83
Al MaqamSecond · RasasiAl MaqamEDP · ★ 5.00
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Sandal WoodAl Maqam
Harmony pairing

Sandal Wood × Al Maqam

Woody, aromatic and powdery meets oud, woody and musky. They share three accords and three 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 Sandal Wood, blue is Al Maqam. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Sandal WoodAl Maqam
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
oudsecond
muskysecond
floralsecond
aromaticfirst
warm spicyfirst
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sandal Wood
BergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderSageSageLemonLemonCedarCedarVetiverVetiverHazelnutHazelnutPatchouliPatchouliBasilBasilOrris RootOrris RootIncenseIncense
In both
SandalwoodAmberMusk
Three shared accords:
woodypowderyamber
Only in Al Maqam
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Floral NotesFloral NotesWoody NotesWoody NotesVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSandal Wood brings aromatic; Al Maqam brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, amber and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery and amber run 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; Sandal Wood weak and moderate. Expect Al Maqam to lead and Sandal Wood to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Al Maqam, two of Sandal Wood over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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