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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.

Oud AssamFirst · Rania JOud Assam2013 · ★ 4.05
The CarlyleSecond · DS&DurgaThe Carlyle2023 · ★ 3.98
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Oud Assam × The Carlyle

Oud, fresh spicy and citrus meets citrus, woody and fresh spicy. They share six 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 Assam, blue is The Carlyle. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud AssamThe Carlyle
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
oudfirst
earthyboth
sweetboth
amberfirst
greensecond
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud Assam
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeSweet OrangeSweet OrangeIndian OudIndian OudVetiverVetiverOlibanumOlibanumTonka BeanTonka BeanCedarCedarBlack PepperBlack PepperMuskMusk
In both
Bergamot
Six shared accords:
fresh spicycitruswoodyaromaticearthysweet
Only in The Carlyle
LimeLimeNeroliNeroliLime (Linden) BlossomLime (Linden) BlossomHoneysuckleHoneysuckleRoseRoseSandalwoodSandalwoodMossMossHayHay
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOud Assam brings citrus; The Carlyle brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFresh spicy, citrus, woody and aromatic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Oud Assam in winter and fall and The Carlyle 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 leadOud Assam is voted long lasting and moderate; The Carlyle moderate on both. Expect Oud Assam to lead and The Carlyle to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Oud Assam, two of The Carlyle over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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