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 Rose PetalsFirst · MontaleAoud Rose Petals2005 · ★ 3.68
Incense OudSecond · Nicolai Parfumeur CreateurIncense OudParfum · 2016 · ★ 3.75
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Aoud Rose Petals × Incense Oud

Rose, woody and oud meets woody, amber and smoky. They share four 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 Rose Petals, blue is Incense Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aoud Rose PetalsIncense Oud
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
rosefirst
oudfirst
fresh spicyfirst
smokysecond
animalicsecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aoud Rose Petals
Tea RoseTea RoseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumGeraniumSaffronSaffronTeak WoodTeak WoodCedarCedarGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
In both
Amber
Four shared accords:
woodywarm spicyaromaticamber
Only in Incense Oud
ArtemisiaArtemisiaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Cambodian OudCambodian OudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliPatchouliRoseRoseAtlas CedarAtlas CedarCorianderCorianderIncenseIncenseCastoreumCastoreumStyraxStyraxMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, aromatic and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Aoud Rose Petals is long lasting and strong, Incense Oud 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 pointIncense Oud first, then Aoud Rose Petals 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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