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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.

BaniyasFirst · WIDIANBaniyas2022 · ★ 4.10
VIISecond · WIDIANVII2014 · ★ 4.42
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Baniyas × VII

Aromatic, fresh spicy and woody meets woody, musky and amber. They share three accords 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 Baniyas, blue is VII. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BaniyasVII
woodyboth
oudboth
powderyboth
aromaticfirst
fresh spicyfirst
muskysecond
herbalfirst
warm spicyfirst
ambersecond
patchoulifirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Baniyas
LavenderLavenderArtemisiaArtemisiaBergamotBergamotGeraniumGeraniumEvernylEvernylPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodVetiverVetiver
In both
Agarwood (Oud)Cedar
Three shared accords:
woodyoudpowdery
Only in VII
Cashmere WoodCashmere WoodWhite MuskWhite MuskAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBaniyas brings aromatic; VII brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list agarwood (oud) and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, oud and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Baniyas is long lasting and strong, VII long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointVII first, then Baniyas 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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