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Rose OudFirst · By KilianRose OudEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.10
MacassarSecond · RochasMacassar1980 · ★ 4.52
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Rose Oud × Macassar

Rose, oud and woody meets woody, aromatic and earthy. They share two 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 Rose Oud, blue is Macassar. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Rose OudMacassar
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
rosefirst
aromaticsecond
oudfirst
earthysecond
leathersecond
fresh spicysecond
mossysecond
herbalsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Rose Oud
Bulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseSaffronSaffronCinnamonCinnamonTincture of RoseTincture of RoseLitchiLitchiAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
In both
Cedar
Two shared accords:
woodywarm spicy
Only in Macassar
Pine Tree NeedlesPine Tree NeedlesArtemisiaArtemisiaGreen NotesGreen NotesFruity NotesFruity NotesBergamotBergamotPatchouliPatchouliCarnationCarnationJasmineJasmineVetiverVetiverGeraniumGeraniumLeatherLeatherOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMacassar brings aromatic; Rose Oud brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Rose Oud is long lasting and strong, Macassar eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointRose Oud first, then Macassar 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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