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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.

The Library Collection Silver OudFirst · AmouageThe Library Collection Silver OudEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.42
BasalaSecond · ShiseidoBasala1993 · ★ 4.39
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The Library Collection Silver Oud × Basala

Woody, leather and smoky meets aromatic, fresh spicy and woody. They share three accords and two 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 The Library Collection Silver Oud, blue is Basala. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Library Collection Silver OudBasala
woodyboth
leatherboth
aromaticsecond
amberboth
fresh spicysecond
smokyfirst
oudfirst
warm spicysecond
herbalsecond
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in The Library Collection Silver Oud
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVirginia CedarVirginia CedarAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Madagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaCastoreumCastoreumBirchBirchGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
In both
PatchouliAmber
Three shared accords:
woodyleatheramber
Only in Basala
LavenderLavenderClary SageClary SageBasilBasilRosemaryRosemaryFruity NotesFruity NotesArtemisiaArtemisiaGreen NotesGreen NotesBergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliCarawayCarawayRoseRoseCinnamonCinnamon
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBasala brings aromatic; The Library Collection Silver Oud brings woody and smoky. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, leather and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadThe Library Collection Silver Oud is voted eternal and strong; Basala long lasting and strong. Expect The Library Collection Silver Oud to lead and Basala to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of The Library Collection Silver Oud, two of Basala over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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