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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.

Apple BrandyFirst · By KilianApple BrandyEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.31
Black OudSecond · By KilianBlack Oud2014 · ★ 4.40
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Apple Brandy × Black Oud

Woody, vanilla and amber meets woody, warm spicy and amber. They share three 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 Apple Brandy, blue is Black Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Apple BrandyBlack Oud
woodyboth
amberboth
muskyboth
warm spicysecond
oudsecond
rosesecond
smokysecond
vanillafirst
balsamicsecond
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Apple Brandy
AppleAppleRumRumSugarSugarPlumPlumOakOakWood barrelWood barrelSmokeSmokeVanillaVanillaTexas CedarTexas CedarChinese CedarChinese CedarAmbroxanAmbroxan
In both
Labdanum
Three shared accords:
woodyambermusky
Only in Black Oud
RoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperPapyrusPapyrusPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarMethyl PamplemousseMethyl PamplemousseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)IncenseIncenseMossMossSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceBlack Oud brings amber; Apple Brandy brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list labdanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber and musky run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBlack Oud is voted eternal and enormous; Apple Brandy moderate on both. Expect Black Oud to lead and Apple Brandy to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Black Oud, two of Apple Brandy over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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