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.
First · The House of OudRed StormEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.47
Second · Ard Al ZaafaranAl Ibdaa2023 · ★ 3.64From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Red Storm × Al Ibdaa
Citrus, woody and tuberose meets citrus, woody and fruity. They share three accords and one note.
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
Ginger
Tangerine
Ginger flower
Tuberose
Ylang-Ylang
Musk
Vanilla
Ginger
Tangerine
Ginger flower
Tuberose
Ylang-Ylang
Musk
VanillaIn both
Woody Notes
Three shared accords:citruswoodyfresh spicy
Only in Al Ibdaa
Grapefruit
Clary Sage
Coriander
Cardamom
Apple
Cinnamon
Violet Leaf
Rose
Tonka Bean
Patchouli
Suede
Grapefruit
Clary Sage
Coriander
Cardamom
Apple
Cinnamon
Violet Leaf
Rose
Tonka Bean
Patchouli
SuedeWhy 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.
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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