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Black XS L Exces for HimFirst · RabanneBlack XS L Exces for HimEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.27
Black OudSecond · By KilianBlack Oud2014 · ★ 4.40
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Black XS L Exces for Him × Black Oud

Citrus, woody and amber meets woody, warm spicy and amber. 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 Black XS L Exces for Him, blue is Black Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black XS L Exces for HimBlack Oud
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
citrusfirst
earthyfirst
patchoulifirst
aromaticfirst
lavenderfirst
oudsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black XS L Exces for Him
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonLavenderLavenderCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSea NotesSea NotesAmberAmber
In both
Patchouli
Four shared accords:
woodyamberwarm spicybalsamic
Only in Black Oud
RoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperPapyrusPapyrusCedarCedarMethyl PamplemousseMethyl PamplemousseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)IncenseIncenseMossMossSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack XS L Exces for Him brings citrus; Black Oud brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Black XS L Exces for Him is long lasting and strong, Black Oud eternal and enormous, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBlack Oud first, then Black XS L Exces for Him 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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