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.

First · Une Nuit NomadeSuma OrientalEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.09

Second · Rule FragrancesRule #8 Wise★ 5.00

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Contrast pairing

Suma Oriental × Rule #8 Wise

Woody, warm spicy and patchouli meets citrus, aromatic and woody. They share one accord 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 Suma Oriental, blue is Rule #8 Wise. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Suma OrientalRule #8 Wise

woodyboth

citrussecond

aromaticsecond

floralsecond

warm spicyfirst

rosesecond

ozonicsecond

white floralsecond

lavendersecond

herbalsecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Suma Oriental

Cacao Pod

Rum

Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha Patchouli

Patchouli

Tonka Bean Guaiac Wood

Guaiac Wood Musk

Musk

In both

SandalwoodCashmere Wood

One shared accord:

woody

Only in Rule #8 Wise

Ozonic notes Bergamot

Bergamot

Lemon

Lily of the Valley Lavender

Lavender

Orchid

Rose

Sage

Why it might work

Light over deepRule #8 Wise brings citrus and aromatic; Suma Oriental brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and cashmere wood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadWoody runs through both.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadRule #8 Wise is voted long lasting and strong; Suma Oriental long lasting and moderate. Expect Rule #8 Wise to lead and Suma Oriental to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Rule #8 Wise, two of Suma Oriental over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?