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.

Aoud LimeFirst · MontaleAoud Lime2005 · ★ 3.79
Black GoldSecond · Ormonde JayneBlack Gold2014 · ★ 4.43
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Harmony pairing

Aoud Lime × Black Gold

Oud, rose and woody meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share five accords and five 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 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
SaffronSaffronIrisIris
In both
Agarwood (Oud)RosePatchouliSandalwoodAmber
Five shared accords:
oudwoodypowderyearthyfloral
Only in Black Gold
LemonLemonJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesBergamotBergamotClary SageClary SageMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCarnationCarnationOrchidOrchidJasmineJasmineWater LilyWater LilyMossMossCedarCedarPink PepperPink Pepper
Why 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.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
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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