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 · Tom FordOmbre de Hyacinth2012 · ★ 4.12
Second · Rule FragrancesRule #5 Magnetic★ 5.00From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Ombre de Hyacinth × Rule #5 Magnetic
Green, floral and ozonic meets woody, citrus and aromatic. They share four accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Ombre de Hyacinth, blue is Rule #5 Magnetic. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Ombre de HyacinthRule #5 Magnetic
greenboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
amberboth
woodysecond
citrussecond
floralfirst
warm spicysecond
ozonicfirst
aquaticfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Ombre de Hyacinth
Violet Leaf
Galbanum
Magnolia Petals
Olibanum
Hyacinth
Jasmine
Musk
Benzoin
Violet Leaf
Galbanum
Magnolia Petals
Olibanum
Hyacinth
Jasmine
Musk
BenzoinIn both
Pink Pepper
Four shared accords:greenfresh spicyamberaromatic
Only in Rule #5 Magnetic
Bergamot
Cardamom
Lemon
Lime
Cognac
Melon
Mint
Rum
Sandalwood
Patchouli
Vetiver
Amber
Bergamot
Cardamom
Lemon
Lime
Cognac
Melon
Mint
Rum
Sandalwood
Patchouli
Vetiver
AmberWhy it might work
- Light over deepOmbre de Hyacinth brings green; Rule #5 Magnetic brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list pink pepper, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadGreen, fresh spicy, amber and aromatic run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
What to watch
- One will leadRule #5 Magnetic is voted eternal and enormous; Ombre de Hyacinth long lasting and moderate. Expect Rule #5 Magnetic to lead and Ombre de Hyacinth to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Rule #5 Magnetic, two of Ombre de Hyacinth over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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