Simply put, no you can’t. Wood stain is affected by so many factors.
1. The porosity of the timber.
2.The age of the timber.
3. Previous coating.
4. Type of timber.
5. Type of stain (Oil or water based).
So, make sure you treat your samples as a guide only and if in doubt request sample areas. It doesn’t cost much but it can save a lot of heartache.