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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.

In New YorkFirst · Van Cleef & ArpelsIn New YorkEDT · 2016 · ★ 4.04
Al Hobb Al AbadySecond · RasasiAl Hobb Al Abady★ 4.07
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In New YorkAl Hobb Al Abady
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In New York × Al Hobb Al Abady

Aromatic, citrus and marine meets vanilla, floral and woody. 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 In New York, blue is Al Hobb Al Abady. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

In New YorkAl Hobb Al Abady
citrusboth
woodyboth
muskyboth
sweetboth
aromaticfirst
vanillasecond
floralsecond
powderysecond
marinefirst
lavenderfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in In New York
Italian LemonItalian LemonSea NotesSea NotesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLavenderLavenderClary SageClary SageWoody NotesWoody NotesTonka BeanTonka BeanAmberAmber
In both
Musk
Four shared accords:
citrusmuskywoodysweet
Only in Al Hobb Al Abady
CitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotFloral NotesFloral NotesBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCyclamenCyclamenVanillaVanillaCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIn New York brings aromatic and citrus; Al Hobb Al Abady brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, musky, woody and sweet run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put In New York in spring and summer and Al Hobb Al Abady in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: In New York is moderate on both, Al Hobb Al Abady moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAl Hobb Al Abady first, then In New York 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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