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.

Tabac DoréFirst · BortnikoffTabac DoréEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.16
Asalat Al OudSecond · Arabian OudAsalat Al Oud2014 · ★ 4.50
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Tabac Doré × Asalat Al Oud

Amber, tobacco and woody meets woody, powdery and aromatic. They share four 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 Tabac Doré, blue is Asalat Al Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Tabac DoréAsalat Al Oud
woodyboth
powderyboth
balsamicboth
warm spicyboth
amberfirst
tobaccofirst
sweetfirst
oudfirst
vanillafirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Tabac Doré
Vanilla AbsoluteVanilla AbsoluteAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Pink PepperPink PepperTobaccoTobaccoCinnamonCinnamonBenzoinBenzoinFigFigAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)CedarCedarPeru BalsamPeru BalsamTolu BalsamTolu BalsamLabdanumLabdanum
In both
Sandalwood
Four shared accords:
woodybalsamicwarm spicypowdery
Only in Asalat Al Oud
CedarwoodCedarwoodOudOud
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAsalat Al Oud brings aromatic; Tabac Doré brings amber and 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, balsamic, warm spicy and powdery 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 leadAsalat Al Oud is voted long lasting and strong; Tabac Doré long lasting and moderate. Expect Asalat Al Oud to lead and Tabac Doré to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Asalat Al Oud, two of Tabac Doré over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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