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First · Memo ParisShams OudEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.16
Second · Memo ParisSiberian Golden Woods2019 · ★ 4.38From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


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Shams Oud × Siberian Golden Woods
Woody, amber and oud meets woody, aromatic and earthy. They share three accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Shams Oud, blue is Siberian Golden Woods. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Shams OudSiberian Golden Woods
woodyboth
aromaticboth
earthyboth
amberfirst
oudfirst
fresh spicyfirst
balsamicfirst
powderysecond
greensecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Shams Oud
Pepper
Ginger
Cypriol
Cashmeran
Oud
Peru Balsam
Styrax
Pepper
Ginger
Cypriol
Cashmeran
Oud
Peru Balsam
StyraxIn both
Vetiver
Three shared accords:woodyearthyaromatic
Only in Siberian Golden Woods
Sesame
Sandalwood
Sesame
SandalwoodWhy it might work
- Light over deepSiberian Golden Woods brings aromatic; Shams Oud brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadWoody, earthy and aromatic run through both.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shams Oud is long lasting and strong, Siberian Golden Woods moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointShams Oud first, then Siberian Golden Woods 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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