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Layering Lab

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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.

Oud SevenFirst · Matiere PremiereOud Seven2021 · ★ 4.22
Valentino Uomo Noir AbsoluSecond · ValentinoValentino Uomo Noir AbsoluEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.42
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Contrast pairing

Oud Seven × Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

Woody, earthy and oud meets warm spicy, woody and amber. 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 Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud SevenValentino Uomo Noir Absolu
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
amberboth
earthyfirst
oudfirst
patchoulifirst
cinnamonsecond
balsamicsecond
smokysecond
fresh spicysecond
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:
woodyamberwarm spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
CinnamonCinnamonPepperPepperIncenseIncenseOlibanumOlibanumSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • A shared threadWoody, amber and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oud Seven is long lasting and strong, Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu 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 pointValentino Uomo Noir Absolu first, then Oud Seven 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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