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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.

Amber OudFirst · By KilianAmber OudEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.25
Incense OudSecond · By KilianIncense OudEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.39
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Amber Oud × Incense Oud

Amber, vanilla and aromatic meets woody, warm spicy and amber. They share five 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 Amber Oud, blue is Incense Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Amber OudIncense Oud
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
rosesecond
oudsecond
vanillafirst
smokysecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Amber Oud
AmberAmberBenzoinBenzoinVanilleVanilleWest Indian BayWest Indian Bay
In both
Virginia Cedar
Five shared accords:
amberaromaticwoodywarm spicyfresh spicy
Only in Incense Oud
RoseRoseCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperGeraniumGeraniumPatchouliPatchouliPapyrusPapyrusMethyl PamplemousseMethyl PamplemousseIncenseIncenseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSandalwoodoak mossOak mossMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAmber Oud brings aromatic; Incense Oud brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list virginia cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, aromatic, woody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Amber Oud is long lasting and moderate, Incense Oud long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointIncense Oud first, then Amber Oud 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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