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.

Aoud VanilleFirst · ManceraAoud VanilleEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.15
Aoud ExclusifSecond · ManceraAoud ExclusifEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.20
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Aoud Vanille × Aoud Exclusif

Vanilla, warm spicy and oud meets warm spicy, amber and oud. They share four 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 Aoud Vanille, blue is Aoud Exclusif. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aoud VanilleAoud Exclusif
warm spicyboth
oudboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
vanillafirst
ambersecond
powderyfirst
rosesecond
muskysecond
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aoud Vanille
Black PepperBlack PepperCardamomCardamomFloral NotesFloral NotesMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Agarwood (Oud)Saffron
Four shared accords:
warm spicyoudwoodyfresh spicy
Only in Aoud Exclusif
LabdanumLabdanumCuminCuminPepperPepperBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseIndonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafVioletVioletOriental notesOriental notes
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceAoud Exclusif brings amber; Aoud Vanille brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list agarwood (oud) and saffron, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, oud, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • Two loud onesBoth are voted strong projectors (Aoud Vanille: long lasting and strong; Aoud Exclusif: eternal and strong). Go light on both.
A starting pointAoud Vanille first, then Aoud Exclusif 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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