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 · AmouageMemoir ManEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.26

Second · Fabbrica Della MusaObsidian GoldEDP · 2026 · ★ 3.62

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Contrast pairing

Memoir Man × Obsidian Gold

Aromatic, fresh spicy and woody meets citrus, warm spicy and woody. They share three 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 Memoir Man, blue is Obsidian Gold. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Memoir ManObsidian Gold

woodyboth

warm spicyboth

greenboth

aromaticfirst

citrussecond

fresh spicyfirst

powderysecond

freshsecond

amberfirst

smokyfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Memoir Man

Wormwood

Mint

Basil

Incense

Lavender

Rose

Tobacco

Leather

Guaiac Wood Vetiver

Vetiver

Oak moss

Amber

In both

Sandalwood

Three shared accords:

woodygreenwarm spicy

Only in Obsidian Gold

Bergamot

Lemon

Apple

Lily of the Valley Heliotrope

Heliotrope Clove

Clove

Patchouli

Caramel

Why it might work

Light over deepMemoir Man brings aromatic; Obsidian Gold brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadWoody, green and warm spicy run through both.
Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.

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

What to watch

One will leadObsidian Gold is voted eternal and strong; Memoir Man long lasting and moderate. Expect Obsidian Gold to lead and Memoir Man to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Obsidian Gold, two of Memoir Man over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

Has anyone tried it?