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.

Aoud Rose PetalsFirst · MontaleAoud Rose Petals2005 · ★ 3.68
Icon Racing RedSecond · Alfred DunhillIcon Racing Red2021 · ★ 3.96
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Harmony pairing

Aoud Rose Petals × Icon Racing Red

Rose, woody and oud meets fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic. They share five accords and three 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 Rose Petals, blue is Icon Racing Red. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aoud Rose PetalsIcon Racing Red
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
rosefirst
citrussecond
oudfirst
earthysecond
floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aoud Rose Petals
Tea RoseTea RoseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SaffronSaffronTeak WoodTeak WoodGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
In both
GeraniumAmberCedar
Five shared accords:
woodyfresh spicywarm spicyaromaticamber
Only in Icon Racing Red
OrangeOrangeBlack PepperBlack PepperMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeSolar NotesSolar NotesPetitgrainPetitgrainGrapefruitGrapefruitFernFernPepperPepperOlibanumOlibanumVetiverVetiverTonka BeanTonka BeanMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIcon Racing Red brings citrus and aromatic; Aoud Rose Petals brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list geranium, amber and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Aoud Rose Petals is long lasting and strong, Icon Racing Red moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAoud Rose Petals first, then Icon Racing Red 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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