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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.

Japon NoirFirst · Tom FordJapon NoirEDP · 2007 · ★ 4.30
AgadirSecond · Swiss ArabianAgadir2019 · ★ 4.00
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Japon Noir × Agadir

Woody, leather and patchouli meets woody, aromatic and earthy. They share six 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 Japon Noir, blue is Agadir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Japon NoirAgadir
woodyboth
patchouliboth
amberboth
earthyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
leatherfirst
animalicfirst
white floralfirst
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Japon Noir
LeatherLeatherVetiverVetiverBergamotBergamotJasmineJasmine
In both
AmberPatchouli
Six shared accords:
woodypatchouliamberearthyaromaticcitrus
Only in Agadir
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonLavenderLavenderFruitsFruitsSea waterSea waterCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAgadir brings aromatic; Japon Noir brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, patchouli, amber and earthy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Japon Noir in fall and winter and Agadir in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Japon Noir is long lasting and strong, Agadir long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointJapon Noir first, then Agadir 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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