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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.

RichwoodFirst · XerjoffRichwoodEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.41
ShagyaSecond · Parfums de MarlyShagya2009 · ★ 3.87
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Richwood × Shagya

Woody, patchouli and citrus meets woody, aromatic and oud. They share two accords and two 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 Richwood, blue is Shagya. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

RichwoodShagya
woodyboth
citrusboth
patchoulifirst
warm spicyfirst
aromaticsecond
rosefirst
powderyfirst
oudsecond
fresh spicysecond
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Richwood
TangerineTangerineGrapefruitGrapefruitDamask RoseDamask RoseBlack CurrantBlack CurrantPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanillaLabdanumLabdanum
In both
BergamotMusk
Two shared accords:
woodycitrus
Only in Shagya
LimeLimePink PepperPink PepperAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Virginia CedarVirginia CedarGeraniumGeraniumVetiverVetiverGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPapyrusPapyrus
Why it might work
  • Light over deepRichwood brings citrus; Shagya brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Richwood is long lasting and strong, Shagya 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 pointRichwood first, then Shagya 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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