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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.

Shams OudFirst · Memo ParisShams OudEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.16
EmirSecond · M. MicallefEmir2010 · ★ 4.07
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Contrast pairing

Shams Oud × Emir

Woody, amber and oud meets fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus. They share four 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 Shams Oud, blue is Emir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shams OudEmir
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
oudboth
aromaticboth
amberfirst
citrussecond
balsamicfirst
earthyfirst
warm spicysecond
herbalsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Shams Oud
PepperPepperGingerGingerCypriolCypriolCashmeranCashmeranOudOudPeru BalsamPeru BalsamStyraxStyraxVetiverVetiver
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
woodyoudfresh spicyaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Emir
GrapefruitGrapefruitOrangeOrangeGeraniumGeraniumWhite PepperWhite PepperSageSageAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEmir brings aromatic and citrus; Shams Oud brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, oud, fresh spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shams Oud is long lasting and strong, Emir 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 pointShams Oud first, then Emir 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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