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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.

Nombre NoirFirst · ShiseidoNombre Noir1982 · ★ 4.48
Santal SoharSecond · AmouageSantal Sohar2023 · ★ 4.25
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Nombre NoirSantal Sohar
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Nombre Noir × Santal Sohar

Aromatic, floral and woody meets woody, warm spicy and powdery. They share three 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 Nombre Noir, blue is Santal Sohar. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Nombre NoirSantal Sohar
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
roseboth
aromaticfirst
floralfirst
amberfirst
fresh spicyfirst
freshfirst
powderysecond
aldehydicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Nombre Noir
AldehydesAldehydesPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodCorianderCorianderMarjoramMarjoramBergamotBergamotDamask RoseDamask RoseOsmanthusOsmanthusGeraniumGeraniumCarnationCarnationOrrisOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmine
In both
Sandalwood
Three shared accords:
woodyrosewarm spicy
Only in Santal Sohar
RoseRoseCloveClove
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNombre Noir brings aromatic; Santal Sohar brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, rose and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Nombre Noir is long lasting and moderate, Santal Sohar long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSantal Sohar first, then Nombre Noir 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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