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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.

Honoré DelightsFirst · Ex NihiloHonoré DelightsEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.05
OudSecond · Ex NihiloOud2016 · ★ 4.50
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Honoré Delights × Oud

Musky, powdery and woody meets woody, warm spicy and aromatic. They share three 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 Honoré Delights, blue is Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Honoré DelightsOud
woodyboth
floralboth
aromaticboth
muskyfirst
warm spicysecond
powderyfirst
oudsecond
citrusfirst
white floralfirst
irisfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Honoré Delights
NeroliNeroliBergamotBergamotAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)IrisIrisOrange BlossomOrange BlossomMuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedar
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
woodyfloralaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Oud
CardamomCardamomIncenseIncenseOsmanthusOsmanthusBalsam FirBalsam FirWoody NotesWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOud brings aromatic; Honoré Delights brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, floral and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOud is voted long lasting and strong; Honoré Delights moderate on both. Expect Oud to lead and Honoré Delights to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Oud, two of Honoré Delights over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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