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Layering Lab

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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.

SantalFirst · AjmalSantal2019 · ★ 4.33
Incense OudSecond · Nicolai Parfumeur CreateurIncense OudParfum · 2016 · ★ 3.75
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Santal × Incense Oud

Woody, oud and fresh spicy meets woody, amber and smoky. They share four 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 Santal, blue is Incense Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

SantalIncense Oud
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
muskyboth
oudfirst
fresh spicyfirst
powderyfirst
smokysecond
animalicsecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Santal
SaffronSaffronNutmegNutmegGingerGingerGurjan balsamGurjan balsamSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)White AmberWhite Amber
In both
Musk
Four shared accords:
woodyamberwarm spicymusky
Only in Incense Oud
ArtemisiaArtemisiaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Cambodian OudCambodian OudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliPatchouliRoseRoseAtlas CedarAtlas CedarCorianderCorianderIncenseIncenseCastoreumCastoreumStyraxStyraxAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, warm spicy and musky run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Santal is long lasting and strong, Incense Oud long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointIncense Oud first, then Santal 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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