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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.

MatarFirst · Spirit Of KingsMatarEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.25
Black ObsidianSecond · Aurora ScentsBlack ObsidianEDP · 2025 · ★ 4.63
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Matar × Black Obsidian

Fruity, woody and sweet meets citrus, aromatic and floral. They share three accords and two 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 Matar, blue is Black Obsidian. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

MatarBlack Obsidian
fruityboth
woodyboth
earthyboth
citrussecond
aromaticsecond
floralsecond
fresh spicysecond
soft spicysecond
white floralsecond
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Matar
PineapplePineappleBlack CurrantBlack CurrantAppleAppleBirchBirchMoroccan JasmineMoroccan JasmineRoseRoseOakmossOakmossAmbergrisAmbergrisMuskMuskVanillaVanilla
In both
BergamotPatchouli
Three shared accords:
fruitywoodyearthy
Only in Black Obsidian
elemiElemiOsmanthusOsmanthusPink PepperPink PepperJasmine SambacJasmine SambacHelvetolideHelvetolideMossMoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack Obsidian brings citrus and aromatic; Matar brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFruity, woody and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Matar is long lasting and moderate, Black Obsidian long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointMatar first, then Black Obsidian 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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