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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.

Oud Wood IntenseFirst · Tom FordOud Wood IntenseEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.16
Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)Second · Yves Saint LaurentElle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)EDT · 2009 · ★ 4.06
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Oud Wood Intense × Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)

Woody, fresh spicy and aromatic meets floral, fresh and woody. 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 Wood Intense, blue is Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud Wood IntenseElle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
muskyboth
floralsecond
freshsecond
aromaticfirst
citrussecond
fruitysecond
leatherfirst
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud Wood Intense
CastoreumCastoreumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)CypressCypressJuniperJuniperAngelicaAngelica
In both
Ginger
Three shared accords:
woodyfresh spicymusky
Only in Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryRaspberryPeonyPeonyFreesiaFreesiaJasmineJasminePatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOud Wood Intense brings aromatic; Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list ginger, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy and musky run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOud Wood Intense is voted eternal and enormous; Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) moderate on both. Expect Oud Wood Intense to lead and Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Oud Wood Intense, two of Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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