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.

Oud SevenFirst · Matiere PremiereOud Seven2021 · ★ 4.22
Nina (1987)Second · Nina RicciNina (1987)EDP · 1987 · ★ 4.24
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Oud SevenNina (1987)
Contrast pairing

Oud Seven × Nina (1987)

Woody, earthy and oud meets powdery, aromatic and woody. They share three 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 Oud Seven, blue is Nina (1987). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud SevenNina (1987)
woodyboth
earthyboth
aromaticboth
powderysecond
oudfirst
greensecond
yellow floralsecond
fresh spicysecond
floralsecond
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Oud Seven
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Indonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaViolet LeafViolet LeafHaitian VetiverHaitian VetiverAmberAmberLabdanumLabdanumTobaccoTobacco
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
woodyearthyaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Nina (1987)
AldehydesAldehydesMimosaMimosaMarigoldMarigoldGreen NotesGreen NotesBasilBasilCurrant budsCurrant budsOrange BlossomOrange BlossomBergamotBergamotPeachPeachLemonLemonYlang-YlangYlang-YlangVioletViolet
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNina (1987) brings aromatic; Oud Seven brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, earthy and aromatic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Oud Seven in winter and fall and Nina (1987) in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oud Seven is long lasting and strong, Nina (1987) 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 pointOud Seven first, then Nina (1987) 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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