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.

Red StormFirst · The House of OudRed StormEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.47
Al IbdaaSecond · Ard Al ZaafaranAl Ibdaa2023 · ★ 3.64
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Red Storm × Al Ibdaa

Citrus, woody and tuberose meets citrus, woody and fruity. 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 Red Storm, blue is Al Ibdaa. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Red StormAl Ibdaa
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
tuberosefirst
muskyfirst
vanillafirst
white floralfirst
sweetfirst
fruitysecond
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Red Storm
GingerGingerTangerineTangerineGinger flowerGinger flowerTuberoseTuberoseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangMuskMuskVanillaVanilla
In both
Woody Notes
Three shared accords:
citruswoodyfresh spicy
Only in Al Ibdaa
GrapefruitGrapefruitClary SageClary SageCorianderCorianderCardamomCardamomAppleAppleCinnamonCinnamonViolet LeafViolet LeafRoseRoseTonka BeanTonka BeanPatchouliPatchouliSuedeSuede
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRed Storm brings citrus; Al Ibdaa brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list woody notes, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadRed Storm is voted eternal and strong; Al Ibdaa moderate on both. Expect Red Storm to lead and Al Ibdaa to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Red Storm, two of Al Ibdaa over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Red Storm × Al Ibdaa · Layering Lab | Scentsation