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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.

Al OudhFirst · L'Artisan ParfumeurAl OudhParfum · 2009 · ★ 3.90
Contre Bombarde 32Second · Filippo SorcinelliContre Bombarde 32EDP · 2016 · ★ 4.30
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Al Oudh × Contre Bombarde 32

Warm spicy, sweet and amber meets aromatic, woody and vanilla. They share four accords and two 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 Al Oudh, blue is Contre Bombarde 32. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Al OudhContre Bombarde 32
aromaticboth
woodyboth
amberboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyfirst
sweetfirst
oudfirst
muskyfirst
animalicfirst
fruityfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Al Oudh
CarawayCarawayDatesDatesDried FruitsDried FruitsCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperOrange BlossomOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)LeatherLeatherIncenseIncenseSaffronSaffronRoseRoseIrisIris
In both
SandalwoodVanilla
Four shared accords:
amberfresh spicyaromaticwoody
Only in Contre Bombarde 32
elemiElemiJuniperJuniperCedarCedarAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepContre Bombarde 32 brings aromatic; Al Oudh brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, fresh spicy, aromatic and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Al Oudh is moderate on both, Contre Bombarde 32 long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAl Oudh first, then Contre Bombarde 32 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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