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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.

Chinese Oud IIFirst · Areej Le DoréChinese Oud IIEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.52
Russian MuskSecond · Areej Le DoréRussian MuskEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.53
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Chinese Oud IIRussian Musk
Harmony pairing

Chinese Oud II × Russian Musk

Citrus, white floral and oud meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share three accords and four 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 Chinese Oud II, blue is Russian Musk. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Chinese Oud IIRussian Musk
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
white floralfirst
aromaticsecond
oudfirst
aldehydicfirst
vanillafirst
patchoulifirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Chinese Oud II
AldehydesAldehydesSweet OrangeSweet OrangeAgarwoodAgarwoodGardeniaGardeniaJasmineJasmineVanillaVanillaMysore SandalwoodMysore Sandalwood
In both
BergamotRosePatchouliOakmoss
Three shared accords:
citrusfresh spicywoody
Only in Russian Musk
FirFirPine TreePine TreeLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomOrange BlossomSandalwoodSandalwoodCinnamonCinnamonTonka BeanTonka BeanClovesClovesNutmegNutmegNatural MuskNatural MuskThailand OudThailand Oud
Why it might work
  • Light over deepChinese Oud II brings citrus; Russian Musk brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, rose, patchouli and oakmoss, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Chinese Oud II is eternal and moderate, Russian Musk eternal and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointChinese Oud II first, then Russian Musk 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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