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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.

Old FashionedFirst · By KilianOld FashionedEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.97
Shams OudSecond · Memo ParisShams OudEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.16
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Old Fashioned × Shams Oud

Amber, warm spicy and sweet meets woody, amber and oud. 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 Old Fashioned, blue is Shams Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Old FashionedShams Oud
amberboth
woodyboth
balsamicboth
warm spicyfirst
sweetfirst
oudsecond
herbalfirst
fresh spicysecond
earthysecond
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Old Fashioned
WheatWheatDavanaDavanaBergamotBergamotImmortelleImmortelleCedarCedarWhiskeyWhiskeyOrange BlossomOrange BlossomTuberoseTuberoseTolu BalsamTolu Balsam
In both
Styrax
Three shared accords:
amberwoodybalsamic
Only in Shams Oud
PepperPepperGingerGingerCypriolCypriolCashmeranCashmeranOudOudPeru BalsamPeru BalsamVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list styrax, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadShams Oud is voted long lasting and strong; Old Fashioned moderate on both. Expect Shams Oud to lead and Old Fashioned to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shams Oud, two of Old Fashioned over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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