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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.

Musk OudFirst · By KilianMusk OudEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.34
Royal CeylanSecond · CreedRoyal CeylanEDP · 2006 · ★ 3.90
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Musk Oud × Royal Ceylan

Aromatic, rose and oud meets citrus, woody 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 Musk Oud, blue is Royal Ceylan. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Musk OudRoyal Ceylan
aromaticboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
rosefirst
oudfirst
warm spicyfirst
muskyfirst
herbalfirst
greensecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Musk Oud
CardamomCardamomCorianderCorianderBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseGeraniumGeraniumCypressCypressArtemisiaArtemisiaAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)MuskMuskRumRumIncenseIncensePatchouliPatchouli
In both
Lemon
Four shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoodycitrus
Only in Royal Ceylan
TangerineTangerineBergamotBergamotGingerGingerGreen TeaGreen TeaRiceRiceSea SaltSea SaltLotusLotusTeaTeaVetiverVetiverPetitgrainPetitgrainCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMusk Oud brings aromatic; Royal Ceylan brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, woody and citrus run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Musk Oud in winter and fall and Royal Ceylan in summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadMusk Oud is voted eternal and enormous; Royal Ceylan long lasting and enormous. Expect Musk Oud to lead and Royal Ceylan to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Musk Oud, two of Royal Ceylan over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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