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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.

InvictusFirst · RabanneInvictusEDT · 2013 · ★ 3.80
Perfect OudSecond · MizensirPerfect OudEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.28
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Contrast pairing

Invictus × Perfect Oud

Citrus, marine and aromatic meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share four accords and no 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 Invictus, blue is Perfect Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

InvictusPerfect Oud
aromaticboth
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
marinefirst
oudsecond
irissecond
rosesecond
powderysecond
saltyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Invictus
Sea NotesSea NotesGrapefruitGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBay LeafBay LeafJasmineJasmineAmbergrisAmbergrisGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodOakmossOakmossPatchouliPatchouli
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
citrusaromaticfresh spicywoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Perfect Oud
Bulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseBergamotBergamotCorianderCorianderAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)IrisIrisCedarCedarJuniperJuniper
Why it might work
  • Light over deepInvictus brings citrus and aromatic; Perfect Oud brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Invictus in summer and spring and Perfect Oud in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Invictus is moderate on both, Perfect Oud 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 pointPerfect Oud first, then Invictus 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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