Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Oud IspahanFirst · DiorOud IspahanEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.03
Alexandria IISecond · XerjoffAlexandria IIEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.24
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Oud Ispahan × Alexandria II

Woody, amber and rose meets woody, amber and powdery. 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 Oud Ispahan, blue is Alexandria II. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud IspahanAlexandria II
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
rosefirst
smokyfirst
powderysecond
floralfirst
oudsecond
lavendersecond
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud Ispahan
CuminCuminCloveCloveOudOudSpicy NotesSpicy Notes
In both
Rose
Three shared accords:
woodyamberwarm spicy
Only in Alexandria II
Palisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodLavenderLavenderCinnamonCinnamonAppleAppleCedarCedarLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberVanillaVanillaMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber and warm 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 (Oud Ispahan: eternal and strong; Alexandria II: eternal and strong). Go light on both.
A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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