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 Purple RoseFirst · MontaleAoud Purple Rose2012 · ★ 3.62
2nd SoulSecond · Zaharoff2nd Soul2022 · ★ 4.43
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Aoud Purple Rose × 2nd Soul

Rose, oud and warm spicy meets aromatic, woody and fresh spicy. They share two accords and one note.

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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 Purple Rose, blue is 2nd Soul. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aoud Purple Rose2nd Soul
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
rosefirst
aromaticsecond
oudfirst
fresh spicysecond
leatherfirst
fruityfirst
powderyfirst
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aoud Purple Rose
RoseRoseSaffronSaffronBlackberryBlackberryAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSandalwoodLeatherLeatherWhite MuskWhite MuskAmberAmber
In both
Patchouli
Two shared accords:
warm spicywoody
Only in 2nd Soul
JuniperJuniperBergamotBergamotRumRumNutmegNutmegCardamomCardamomTobaccoTobaccoGeraniumGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyMyrrhMyrrhJasmineJasmineClary SageClary SageSmokeSmoke
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Aoud Purple Rose is eternal and strong, 2nd Soul 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 Purple Rose first, then 2nd Soul 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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Aoud Purple Rose × 2nd Soul · Layering Lab | Scentsation