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.

Russian Oud IIFirst · Areej Le DoréRussian Oud IIEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.29
The Game IntenseSecond · DavidoffThe Game Intense2013 · ★ 3.88
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Russian Oud IIThe Game Intense
Contrast pairing

Russian Oud II × The Game Intense

Cacao, amber and musky meets woody, earthy and patchouli. They share two accords 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 Russian Oud II, blue is The Game Intense. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Russian Oud IIThe Game Intense
woodyboth
amberboth
cacaofirst
muskyfirst
oudfirst
warm spicyfirst
powderyfirst
balsamicfirst
earthysecond
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Russian Oud II
Natural MuskNatural MuskAmbergrisAmbergrisCacao PodCacao PodIndian OudIndian OudResinsResinsCedarwoodCedarwood
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
amberwoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in The Game Intense
GinGinBlackwoodBlackwoodOrrisOrrisPatchouliPatchouliLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • A shared threadAmber and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Russian Oud II is long lasting and moderate, The Game Intense long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointRussian Oud II first, then The Game Intense 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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Russian Oud II × The Game Intense · Layering Lab | Scentsation