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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.

Oud IslandFirst · MontaleOud Island2023 · ★ 4.00
Al IbdaaSecond · Ard Al ZaafaranAl Ibdaa2023 · ★ 3.64
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Contrast pairing

Oud Island × Al Ibdaa

Citrus, woody and oud meets citrus, woody and fruity. They share three accords and no 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 Oud Island, blue is Al Ibdaa. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud IslandAl Ibdaa
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
fruitysecond
cinnamonsecond
warm spicysecond
freshsecond
greensecond
oudfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Oud Island
Italian LemonItalian LemonSicilian BergamotSicilian BergamotTangerineTangerineBlack LeatherBlack LeatherOudOudSandalwoodSandalwoodSolar NotesSolar NotesIndian TuberoseIndian TuberoseFlowersFlowersVanillaVanillaTobaccoTobaccoLabdanumLabdanum
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
citruswoodyfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Al Ibdaa
GrapefruitGrapefruitClary SageClary SageCorianderCorianderCardamomCardamomAppleAppleCinnamonCinnamonViolet LeafViolet LeafRoseRoseWoody NotesWoody NotesTonka BeanTonka BeanPatchouliPatchouliSuedeSuede
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOud Island brings citrus; Al Ibdaa brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOud Island is voted long lasting and strong; Al Ibdaa moderate on both. Expect Oud Island to lead and Al Ibdaa to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Oud Island, two of Al Ibdaa over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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