Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Chandigarh ExpressFirst · Ex NihiloChandigarh Express2024 · ★ 4.10
Fresh OudSecond · Rosendo Mateu Olfactive ExpressionsFresh OudEDP · 2020 · ★ 3.44
From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here
Chandigarh ExpressFresh Oud
Harmony pairing

Chandigarh Express × Fresh Oud

Aromatic, woody and leather meets woody, warm spicy and citrus. They share seven accords and five notes.

Find samples of both
The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Chandigarh Express, blue is Fresh Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Chandigarh ExpressFresh Oud
woodyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
citrusboth
leatherboth
fresh spicyboth
amberboth
oudsecond
powderysecond
greenfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Chandigarh Express
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBalsam FirBalsam FirDavanaDavanaMahonialMahonialVetiverVetiverBenzoinBenzoinTonkaTonka
In both
CardamomBergamotLeatherJasminePatchouli
Seven shared accords:
aromaticwoodyleatherwarm spicycitrusamberfresh spicy
Only in Fresh Oud
GrapefruitGrapefruitSaffronSaffronCeylon CinnamonCeylon CinnamonAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)IrisIrisBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanillaCashmere WoodCashmere WoodAmberAmberWhite MuskWhite MuskCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepChandigarh Express brings aromatic; Fresh Oud brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cardamom, bergamot, leather and jasmine and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, leather and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Chandigarh Express is long lasting and moderate, Fresh Oud moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointFresh Oud first, then Chandigarh Express over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
Has anyone tried it?

Be the first to say

No votes on this pair yet. Once 25 people have voted, their verdict leads this page and our suggestion steps back.

Sign in to vote
0 / 25 VOTES
Chandigarh Express × Fresh Oud · Layering Lab | Scentsation