Layering Lab

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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.

First · Ramon MonegalAlhambra Oud2019 · ★ 4.65

Second · Penhaligon'sCastileEDP · 1998 · ★ 4.18

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Alhambra Oud × Castile

Oud, white floral and fruity meets citrus, white floral and musky. They share four 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 Alhambra Oud, blue is Castile. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Alhambra OudCastile

white floralboth

muskyboth

roseboth

fresh spicyboth

oudfirst

citrussecond

fruityfirst

amberfirst

freshfirst

leatherfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Alhambra Oud

Agarwood (Oud) Apple

Apple

Jasmine

Ambroxan

Birch

In both

Orange BlossomRose

Four shared accords:

white floralrosefresh spicymusky

Only in Castile

Petitgrain Bergamot

Bergamot

Musk

Woodsy Notes

Why it might work

Notes in commonBoth list orange blossom and rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadWhite floral, rose, fresh spicy and musky run through both.
Opposite seasonsVoters put Alhambra Oud in winter and fall and Castile in summer and spring. 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 leadAlhambra Oud is voted eternal and strong; Castile moderate on both. Expect Alhambra Oud to lead and Castile to fade first.

A starting pointOne spray of Alhambra Oud, two of Castile over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.

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Alhambra Oud · Ramon Monegal

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Castile · Penhaligon's

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