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.

Oud de NilFirst · Penhaligon'sOud de Nil2016 · ★ 3.90
Eau MageSecond · DiptyqueEau Mage2011 · ★ 4.19
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Oud de Nil × Eau Mage

Woody, rose and oud meets musky, amber and woody. 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 Oud de Nil, blue is Eau Mage. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud de NilEau Mage
woodyboth
amberboth
roseboth
citrusboth
muskysecond
oudfirst
powderysecond
fresh spicyfirst
white floralfirst
animalicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud de Nil
BergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitGeraniumGeraniumJasmineJasmineOrange BlossomOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodGuaiac WoodPapyrusPapyrusResinsResinsAmberAmber
In both
Rose
Four shared accords:
woodyroseambercitrus
Only in Eau Mage
TangerineTangerineAmbergrisAmbergrisSpicy NotesSpicy NotesCarawayCarawayCashmeranCashmeranMuskMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, rose, amber and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oud de Nil is moderate on both, Eau Mage 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 pointEau Mage first, then Oud de Nil 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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