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Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

AbsoluFirst · RochasAbsoluEDP · 2002 · ★ 4.10
Incense OudSecond · Nicolai Parfumeur CreateurIncense OudParfum · 2016 · ★ 3.75
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AbsoluIncense Oud
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Absolu × Incense Oud

Amber, warm spicy and white floral meets woody, amber and smoky. 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 Absolu, blue is Incense Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

AbsoluIncense Oud
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
white floralfirst
citrusfirst
smokysecond
sweetfirst
animalicsecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Absolu
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeFig LeafFig LeafOrange BlossomOrange BlossomLilyLilyPepperPepperBenzoinBenzoinTolu BalsamTolu BalsamLabdanumLabdanumCedarCedar
In both
Rose
Four shared accords:
amberwarm spicybalsamicwoody
Only in Incense Oud
ArtemisiaArtemisiaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Cambodian OudCambodian OudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliPatchouliAtlas CedarAtlas CedarCorianderCorianderIncenseIncenseCastoreumCastoreumStyraxStyraxAmberAmberMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, warm spicy, balsamic and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadIncense Oud is voted long lasting and strong; Absolu moderate on both. Expect Incense Oud to lead and Absolu to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Incense Oud, two of Absolu over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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