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 · Ex NihiloThe HedonistEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.09
Second · Ex NihiloOud2016 · ★ 4.50From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Harmony pairing
The Hedonist × Oud
Woody, fresh spicy and citrus meets woody, warm spicy and aromatic. They share six accords and no notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is The Hedonist, blue is Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
The HedonistOud
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
oudboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
freshboth
citrusfirst
floralsecond
ambersecond
fruitysecond
What each brings
Notes apart, accords in common
Only in The Hedonist
Bergamot
Ginger
Akigalawood
Cedar
Vetiver
Tonka Bean
Musk
Bergamot
Ginger
Akigalawood
Cedar
Vetiver
Tonka Bean
MuskIn bothNo shared notesSix shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyoudaromaticwarm spicyfresh
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.Only in Oud
Cardamom
Incense
Osmanthus
Balsam Fir
Woody Notes
Agarwood (Oud)
Amber
Cardamom
Incense
Osmanthus
Balsam Fir
Woody Notes
Agarwood (Oud)
AmberWhy it might work
- Light over deepThe Hedonist brings citrus; Oud brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, oud and aromatic run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
What to watch
- One will leadOud is voted long lasting and strong; The Hedonist moderate on both. Expect Oud to lead and The Hedonist to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Oud, two of The Hedonist over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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