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.

The Hedonist Extrait de ParfumFirst · Ex NihiloThe Hedonist Extrait de ParfumExtrait · 2024 · ★ 4.41
OudSecond · Ex NihiloOud2016 · ★ 4.50
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The Hedonist Extrait de ParfumOud
Harmony pairing

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum × Oud

Woody, citrus and fresh spicy meets woody, warm spicy and aromatic. They share eight 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 The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum, blue is Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Hedonist Extrait de ParfumOud
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
oudboth
fresh spicyboth
amberboth
fruityboth
freshboth
citrusfirst
floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
GrapefruitGrapefruitGingerGingerBergamotBergamotAkigalawoodAkigalawoodLycheeLycheeCedarwoodCedarwoodAmberwoodAmberwoodVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouliTonka BeanTonka Bean
In bothNo shared notesEight shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicyoudamberfreshfruity
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 deepThe Hedonist Extrait de Parfum brings citrus; Oud brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is long lasting and strong, 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 pointOud first, then The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum 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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