Layering Lab
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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 · DiorOud IspahanEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.03
Second · WIDIANGold II2016 · ★ 4.31From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Oud Ispahan × Gold II
Woody, amber and rose meets aromatic, amber and citrus. They share four accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Oud Ispahan, blue is Gold II. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Oud IspahanGold II
amberboth
roseboth
balsamicboth
warm spicyboth
woodyfirst
aromaticsecond
citrussecond
vanillasecond
powderysecond
smokyfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Oud Ispahan
Cumin
Clove
Oud
Spicy Notes
Cumin
Clove
Oud
Spicy NotesIn both
Rose
Four shared accords:amberrosebalsamicwarm spicy
Only in Gold II
Elemi
Saffron
Orange
Orange Blossom
Amber
Vanilla
Musk
Cedar
Elemi
Saffron
Orange
Orange Blossom
Amber
Vanilla
Musk
CedarWhy it might work
- Light over deepGold II brings aromatic and citrus; Oud Ispahan brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadAmber, rose, balsamic and warm spicy run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oud Ispahan is eternal and strong, Gold II long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointOud Ispahan first, then Gold II 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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