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Esprit De NoelFirst · HoubigantEsprit De Noel1968 · ★ 4.83
Oriental OudSecond · Arabian OudOriental Oud★ 4.50
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Esprit De NoelOriental Oud
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Esprit De Noel × Oriental Oud

Amber, woody and warm spicy meets warm spicy, citrus and amber. They share four accords and three 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 Esprit De Noel, blue is Oriental Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Esprit De NoelOriental Oud
amberboth
warm spicyboth
citrusboth
woodyboth
rosesecond
patchoulisecond
oudsecond
muskysecond
powderysecond
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Esprit De Noel
SpicesSpicesOrangeOrangeClovesClovesOlibanumOlibanumMyrrhMyrrhPinePineWood ResinWood ResinTonka BeanTonka BeanCedarCedar
In both
BergamotAmberMusk
Four shared accords:
amberwoodywarm spicycitrus
Only in Oriental Oud
SaffronSaffronRoseRoseOudOudPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOriental Oud brings citrus; Esprit De Noel brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, amber and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOriental Oud is voted eternal and strong; Esprit De Noel moderate and enormous. Expect Oriental Oud to lead and Esprit De Noel to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Oriental Oud, two of Esprit De Noel over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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