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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.

Imperial OudFirst · ALREHAB PERFUMESImperial Oud2022 · ★ 4.62
Patchouli de SumatraSecond · ChopardPatchouli de Sumatra2022 · ★ 4.37
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Contrast pairing

Imperial Oud × Patchouli de Sumatra

Vanilla, leather and woody meets patchouli, aromatic and woody. They share one accord 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 Imperial Oud, blue is Patchouli de Sumatra. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Imperial OudPatchouli de Sumatra
woodyboth
vanillafirst
patchoulisecond
aromaticsecond
warm spicysecond
leatherfirst
fresh spicysecond
citrussecond
earthysecond
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Imperial Oud
VanillaVanillaWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesLavenderLavenderLeatherLeather
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
woody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Patchouli de Sumatra
Indonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafLimeLimeCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotJuniperJuniperGuatemalan CardamomGuatemalan CardamomClary SageClary SageBrazilian OrangeBrazilian OrangePatchouliPatchouliGeraniumGeranium
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPatchouli de Sumatra brings aromatic; Imperial Oud brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody runs through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Imperial Oud in winter and Patchouli de Sumatra in spring and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Imperial Oud is long lasting and strong, Patchouli de Sumatra moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointImperial Oud first, then Patchouli de Sumatra 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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