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.
First · MontaleAoud Lime2005 · ★ 3.79
Second · Ormonde JayneBlack Gold2014 · ★ 4.43From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Harmony pairing
Aoud Lime × Black Gold
Oud, rose and woody meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share five accords and five notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Aoud Lime, blue is Black Gold. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Aoud LimeBlack Gold
woodyboth
oudboth
floralboth
powderyboth
earthyboth
aromaticsecond
citrussecond
rosefirst
warm spicyfirst
patchoulifirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Aoud Lime
Saffron
Iris
Saffron
IrisIn both
Agarwood (Oud)RosePatchouliSandalwoodAmber
Five shared accords:oudwoodypowderyearthyfloral
Only in Black Gold
Lemon
Juniper Berries
Bergamot
Clary Sage
Mandarin Orange
Carnation
Orchid
Jasmine
Water Lily
Moss
Cedar
Pink Pepper
Lemon
Juniper Berries
Bergamot
Clary Sage
Mandarin Orange
Carnation
Orchid
Jasmine
Water Lily
Moss
Cedar
Pink PepperWhy it might work
- Light over deepBlack Gold brings aromatic and citrus; Aoud Lime brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list agarwood (oud), rose, patchouli and sandalwood and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadOud, woody, powdery and earthy run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Aoud Lime is eternal and enormous, Black Gold long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointAoud Lime first, then Black Gold 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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