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
InvictusSecond · RabanneInvictusEDT · 2013 · ★ 3.80
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Aoud Rose Petals × Invictus

Rose, woody and oud meets citrus, marine and aromatic. 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 Invictus. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Aoud Rose PetalsInvictus
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
amberboth
rosefirst
citrussecond
marinesecond
oudfirst
warm spicyfirst
saltysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Aoud Rose Petals
Tea RoseTea RoseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumGeraniumSaffronSaffronAmberAmberTeak WoodTeak WoodCedarCedar
In both
Guaiac Wood
Four shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromaticamber
Only in Invictus
Sea NotesSea NotesGrapefruitGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBay LeafBay LeafJasmineJasmineAmbergrisAmbergrisOakmossOakmossPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepInvictus brings citrus and aromatic; Aoud Rose Petals brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list guaiac wood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, aromatic and amber run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Aoud Rose Petals in fall and winter and Invictus in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Aoud Rose Petals is long lasting and strong, Invictus 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 Invictus 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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