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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.

RakaanFirst · Swiss ArabianRakaan★ 4.03
1681Second · Carthusia1681EDP · 2010 · ★ 4.19
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Rakaan × 1681

Citrus, oud and floral meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share four 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 Rakaan, blue is 1681. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Rakaan1681
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
aromaticsecond
oudfirst
ambersecond
irissecond
warm spicysecond
floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Rakaan
LimeLimeGrapefruitGrapefruitLotusLotusAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)
In both
SandalwoodMusk
Four shared accords:
citruswoodyfresh spicypowdery
Only in 1681
CorianderCorianderRed ThymeRed ThymeRosemaryRosemaryMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotBergamotIrisIrisBlack PepperBlack PepperLavenderLavenderPetitgrainPetitgrainNeroliNeroliIncenseIncenseCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRakaan brings citrus; 1681 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, fresh spicy and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadRakaan is voted long lasting and strong; 1681 moderate on both. Expect Rakaan to lead and 1681 to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Rakaan, two of 1681 over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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