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.

ArethusaFirst · Tiziana TerenziArethusaEDP · 2014 · ★ 3.78
Rule #14 SultrySecond · Rule FragrancesRule #14 Sultry★ 5.00
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Contrast pairing

Arethusa × Rule #14 Sultry

Fruity, woody and aromatic meets woody, amber and balsamic. They share two 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 Arethusa, blue is Rule #14 Sultry. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ArethusaRule #14 Sultry
woodyboth
sweetboth
fruityfirst
aromaticfirst
ambersecond
marinefirst
citrusfirst
saltyfirst
fresh spicyfirst
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Arethusa
FigFigPlumPlumSageSageGingerGingerPink GrapefruitPink GrapefruitOrangeOrangeRed SandalwoodRed SandalwoodPomegranatePomegranateheatherHeatherSaffronSaffronJasmineJasmineOrange BlossomOrange Blossom
In both
RosePatchouli
Two shared accords:
woodysweet
Only in Rule #14 Sultry
IncenseIncenseWhiskeyWhiskeyDavanaDavanaNagarmothaNagarmothaAgarwoodAgarwoodGurjun BalsamGurjun BalsamWhite MuskWhite MuskVanillaVanillaTobaccoTobaccoAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepArethusa brings aromatic; Rule #14 Sultry brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and sweet run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadRule #14 Sultry is voted eternal and enormous; Arethusa long lasting and strong. Expect Rule #14 Sultry to lead and Arethusa to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Rule #14 Sultry, two of Arethusa over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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