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.

First · Abdul Samad Al QurashiOud Rose★ 4.00

Second · RabanneBlack XS L Exces for HimEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.27

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Contrast pairing

Oud Rose × Black XS L Exces for Him

Rose, oud and floral meets citrus, woody and amber. They share no 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 Oud Rose, blue is Black XS L Exces for Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud RoseBlack XS L Exces for Him

rosefirst

citrussecond

woodysecond

ambersecond

earthysecond

patchoulisecond

aromaticsecond

lavendersecond

warm spicysecond

marinesecond

What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Oud Rose

Taif Rose

Damask Rose Agarwood (Oud)

Agarwood (Oud)

In bothNo shared notes

Only in Black XS L Exces for Him

Amalfi Lemon Lavender

Lavender

Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha Sea Notes

Sea Notes

Amber

Patchouli

Why it might work

Flowers over greenOud Rose brings floral; Black XS L Exces for Him brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadBlack XS L Exces for Him is voted long lasting and strong; Oud Rose moderate on both. Expect Black XS L Exces for Him to lead and Oud Rose to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Black XS L Exces for Him, two of Oud Rose over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?