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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.

Amber Ylang Ylang ParfumFirst · Estée LauderAmber Ylang Ylang ParfumParfum · 2008 · ★ 4.38
OudSecond · Ex NihiloOud2016 · ★ 4.50
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Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum × Oud

Amber, woody and warm spicy meets woody, warm spicy and aromatic. They share four accords and two 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 Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum, blue is Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Amber Ylang Ylang ParfumOud
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
amberboth
fresh spicyboth
yellow floralfirst
aromaticsecond
oudsecond
powderyfirst
vanillafirst
floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangGeraniumGeraniumBergamotBergamotCinnamonCinnamonBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseVanillaVanillaSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
IncenseAmber
Four shared accords:
amberwoodywarm spicyfresh spicy
Only in Oud
CardamomCardamomOsmanthusOsmanthusBalsam FirBalsam FirWoody NotesWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOud brings aromatic; Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list incense and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum is long lasting and enormous, Oud long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAmber Ylang Ylang Parfum first, then Oud 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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