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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 WoodFirst · OrienticaOud Wood2018 · ★ 3.84
Velvet CypressSecond · Dolce&GabbanaVelvet CypressEDP · 2017 · ★ 3.98
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Oud Wood × Velvet Cypress

Woody, fresh spicy and tobacco meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share three accords and two 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 Wood, blue is Velvet Cypress. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud WoodVelvet Cypress
woodyboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticsecond
tobaccofirst
patchoulifirst
warm spicyfirst
greensecond
animalicfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud Wood
CuminCuminLemonLemonSandalwoodSandalwoodLeatherLeatherTobaccoTobaccoPatchouliPatchouli
In both
BergamotCedar
Three shared accords:
woodyfresh spicycitrus
Only in Velvet Cypress
Sicilian LemonSicilian LemonCypressCypressGalbanumGalbanumClary SageClary Sage
Why it might work
  • Light over deepVelvet Cypress brings aromatic and citrus; Oud Wood brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Oud Wood in fall and winter and Velvet Cypress in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOud Wood is voted long lasting and strong; Velvet Cypress moderate and strong. Expect Oud Wood to lead and Velvet Cypress to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Oud Wood, two of Velvet Cypress over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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