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.

DouroFirst · Penhaligon'sDouro2004 · ★ 4.27
Aoud Blue NotesSecond · ManceraAoud Blue NotesEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.02
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Harmony pairing

Douro × Aoud Blue Notes

Citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy meets woody, powdery and citrus. They share two 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 Douro, blue is Aoud Blue Notes. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

DouroAoud Blue Notes
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticfirst
powderysecond
fresh spicyfirst
fruitysecond
lavenderfirst
mossyfirst
sweetsecond
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Douro
LavenderLavenderLimeLimeBasilBasilGeraniumGeraniumNeroliNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyOakmossOakmossLabdanumLabdanumMuskMusk
In both
LemonMandarin OrangeSandalwood
Two shared accords:
citruswoody
Only in Aoud Blue Notes
Fruity NotesFruity NotesGreen NotesGreen NotesBergamotBergamotVioletVioletOrris RootOrris RootRoseRoseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangPatchouliPatchouliGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodLeatherLeatherAmberAmberMadagascar VanillaMadagascar Vanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDouro brings citrus and aromatic; Aoud Blue Notes brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, mandarin orange and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Douro is moderate on both, Aoud Blue Notes long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAoud Blue Notes first, then Douro 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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