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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.

Purple PatchouliFirst · Tom FordPurple Patchouli2007 · ★ 4.14
ArabisqueSecond · ALREHAB PERFUMESArabisque★ 3.86
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Purple PatchouliArabisque
Contrast pairing

Purple Patchouli × Arabisque

Amber, woody and balsamic meets citrus, amber and oud. They share two accords and no 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 Purple Patchouli, blue is Arabisque. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Purple PatchouliArabisque
amberboth
white floralboth
citrussecond
woodyfirst
balsamicfirst
patchoulifirst
oudsecond
earthyfirst
muskysecond
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Purple Patchouli
PatchouliPatchouliPeru BalsamPeru BalsamJasmineJasmineAmberAmberVetiverVetiver
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
amberwhite floral
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Arabisque
LimeLimeVanillaVanillaCitrusesCitrusesTuberoseTuberoseCorianderCorianderWhite AmberWhite AmberAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)MuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepArabisque brings citrus; Purple Patchouli brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAmber and white floral run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Purple Patchouli is eternal and strong, Arabisque 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 pointPurple Patchouli first, then Arabisque 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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