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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.

OlibanFirst · PhaedonOlibanEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.01
Comme des Garcons 2 Silver WordsSecond · Comme des GarconsComme des Garcons 2 Silver WordsEDP · 2008 · ★ 4.20
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Oliban × Comme des Garcons 2 Silver Words

Woody, amber and smoky meets aromatic, woody and fresh spicy. They share three 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 Oliban, blue is Comme des Garcons 2 Silver Words. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

OlibanComme des Garcons 2 Silver Words
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticsecond
fresh spicysecond
smokyfirst
aldehydicsecond
balsamicfirst
citrussecond
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oliban
Woodsy NotesWoodsy NotesSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Incense
Three shared accords:
woodyamberwarm spicy
Only in Comme des Garcons 2 Silver Words
AldehydesAldehydesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCarawayCarawayMateMateAngelicaAngelicaTeaTeaInkInkWest Indian BayWest Indian BayNutmegNutmegMagnoliaMagnoliaCinnamonCinnamonCorianderCoriander
Why it might work
  • Light over deepComme des Garcons 2 Silver Words brings aromatic; Oliban brings woody, amber and smoky. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list incense, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oliban is moderate on both, Comme des Garcons 2 Silver Words long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOliban first, then Comme des Garcons 2 Silver Words 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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