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.

Vanille OudFirst · M. MicallefVanille Oud★ 3.84
Istanbul's SoulSecond · Alghabra ParfumsIstanbul's SoulParfum · 2019 · ★ 3.92
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Harmony pairing

Vanille Oud × Istanbul's Soul

Woody, warm spicy and vanilla meets woody, amber and warm spicy. They share five 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 Vanille Oud, blue is Istanbul's Soul. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Vanille OudIstanbul's Soul
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
amberboth
vanillaboth
balsamicboth
powderyfirst
caramelfirst
muskyfirst
rosefirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Vanille Oud
SaffronSaffronRoseRoseNutmegNutmegCinnamonCinnamonCashmere WoodCashmere WoodMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaCaramelCaramelMuskMusk
In both
SandalwoodPatchouliAmber
Five shared accords:
woodywarm spicyvanillaamberbalsamic
Only in Istanbul's Soul
Spicy NotesSpicy NotesIncenseIncensePepperPepperGeraniumGeraniumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarCedarGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanTonka BeanBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceIstanbul's Soul brings amber; Vanille Oud brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, patchouli and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, vanilla and amber 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 leadIstanbul's Soul is voted long lasting and strong; Vanille Oud moderate on both. Expect Istanbul's Soul to lead and Vanille Oud to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Istanbul's Soul, two of Vanille Oud over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Vanille Oud × Istanbul's Soul · Layering Lab | Scentsation