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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.

BabylonFirst · Penhaligon'sBabylonEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.23
Oud for LoveSecond · The Different CompanyOud for Love2012 · ★ 4.21
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BabylonOud for Love
Harmony pairing

Babylon × Oud for Love

Woody, vanilla and powdery meets warm spicy, amber and woody. They share three accords and three 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 Babylon, blue is Oud for Love. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BabylonOud for Love
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
powderyboth
ambersecond
vanillafirst
oudsecond
sweetsecond
whiskeysecond
caramelsecond
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Babylon
NutmegNutmegCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaVanillaCedarCedar
In both
SaffronCorianderSandalwood
Three shared accords:
woodypowderywarm spicy
Only in Oud for Love
WhiskeyWhiskeyCarawayCarawayAngelicaAngelicaAldehydesAldehydesClovesClovesIrisIrisYlang-YlangYlang-YlangTuberoseTuberoseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)CaramelCaramelAmberAmberCastoreumCastoreum
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceOud for Love brings amber; Babylon brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list saffron, coriander and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Babylon is long lasting and moderate, Oud for Love 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 pointOud for Love first, then Babylon 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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