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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.

Avant le JourFirst · Rance 1795Avant le JourEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.08
Oud ShamashSecond · The Different CompanyOud Shamash2011 · ★ 4.24
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Avant le Jour × Oud Shamash

Powdery, violet and amber meets woody, warm spicy and amber. 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 Avant le Jour, blue is Oud Shamash. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Avant le JourOud Shamash
amberboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
warm spicysecond
violetfirst
vanillafirst
irisfirst
oudsecond
earthysecond
rumsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Avant le Jour
VioletVioletMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeMintMintIrisIrisGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodJasmineJasminePomegranate SeedPomegranate SeedCedarCedarBourbon VanillaBourbon VanillaBenzoinBenzoinOlibanumOlibanum
In both
Amber
Three shared accords:
powderyamberwoody
Only in Oud Shamash
RumRumSaffronSaffronPink PepperPink PepperCinnamonCinnamonDavanaDavanaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRoseRoseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliPatchouliFrench labdanumFrench labdanumWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, amber and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Avant le Jour is long lasting and strong, Oud Shamash 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 pointOud Shamash first, then Avant le Jour 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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