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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.

First · Clive ChristianNo.1 Twist CardamomEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.75

Second · Robert PiguetOud2012 · ★ 3.87

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Contrast pairing

No.1 Twist Cardamom × Oud

Amber, woody and warm spicy meets woody, amber and warm spicy. They share five accords and no notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is No.1 Twist Cardamom, blue is Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No.1 Twist CardamomOud

amberboth

woodyboth

warm spicyboth

balsamicboth

aromaticboth

oudsecond

irisfirst

fresh spicysecond

powderyfirst

soft spicyfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in No.1 Twist Cardamom

Cardamom

Orris Root Pink Pepper

Pink Pepper Labdanum

Labdanum

Benzoin

Cedar

In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:

amberwoodywarm spicyaromaticbalsamic

That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.

Only in Oud

Saffron

Myrrh

Balsam Fir Styrax

Styrax

Agarwood (Oud) Patchouli

Patchouli

Guaiac Wood

Why it might work

A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and aromatic run through both.

Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.

What to watch

One will leadOud is voted eternal and strong; No.1 Twist Cardamom very weak and intimate. Expect Oud to lead and No.1 Twist Cardamom to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Oud, two of No.1 Twist Cardamom over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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No.1 Twist Cardamom · Clive Christian

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Oud · Robert Piguet

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