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.

Ombre de HyacinthFirst · Tom FordOmbre de Hyacinth2012 · ★ 4.12
Rule #5 MagneticSecond · Rule FragrancesRule #5 Magnetic★ 5.00
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Contrast pairing

Ombre de Hyacinth × Rule #5 Magnetic

Green, floral and ozonic meets woody, citrus and aromatic. They share four 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 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 LeafViolet LeafGalbanumGalbanumMagnolia PetalsMagnolia PetalsOlibanumOlibanumHyacinthHyacinthJasmineJasmineMuskMuskBenzoinBenzoin
In both
Pink Pepper
Four shared accords:
greenfresh spicyamberaromatic
Only in Rule #5 Magnetic
BergamotBergamotCardamomCardamomLemonLemonLimeLimeCognacCognacMelonMelonMintMintRumRumSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverAmberAmber
Why 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.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
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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