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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.

Russian Oud IIFirst · Areej Le DoréRussian Oud IIEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.29
Illusion CaptiveSecond · LaliqueIllusion CaptiveEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.02
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Russian Oud IIIllusion Captive
Contrast pairing

Russian Oud II × Illusion Captive

Cacao, amber and musky meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share five 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 Illusion Captive. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Russian Oud IIIllusion Captive
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
sweetboth
cacaofirst
muskyfirst
oudfirst
powderyfirst
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Russian Oud II
Natural MuskNatural MuskAmbergrisAmbergrisCacao PodCacao PodIndian OudIndian OudResinsResinsCedarwoodCedarwood
In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:
amberwoodywarm spicybalsamicsweet
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Illusion Captive
BergamotBergamotFigFigJasmineJasmineCinnamonCinnamonMyrrhMyrrhCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliLabdanumLabdanumTonka BeanTonka BeanVanilaVanila
Why it might work
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Russian Oud II is long lasting and moderate, Illusion Captive 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 pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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