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Colonia OudFirst · Acqua di ParmaColonia OudEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.19
HavanaSecond · AramisHavanaEDP · 1994 · ★ 4.26
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Colonia Oud × Havana

Woody, citrus and oud meets woody, aromatic and warm spicy. They share three 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 Colonia Oud, blue is Havana. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Colonia OudHavana
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusfirst
oudfirst
warm spicysecond
tobaccosecond
leatherfirst
earthysecond
mossysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Colonia Oud
Calabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotItalian OrangeItalian OrangeAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)AmyrisAmyrisCorianderCorianderLeatherLeatherAtlas CedarAtlas CedarMuskMuskIndonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
In both
Sandalwood
Three shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Havana
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeArtemisiaArtemisiaBasilBasilCarawayCarawayTobaccoTobaccoCinnamonCinnamonFirFirCarnationCarnationOakmossOakmossPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepColonia Oud brings citrus; Havana brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Colonia Oud is long lasting and strong, Havana long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointHavana first, then Colonia Oud 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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