Scentsation
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.

Fig and OudFirst · Scents of WoodFig and Oud2024 · ★ 3.79
New York IntenseSecond · Nicolai Parfumeur CreateurNew York IntenseParfum · 2014 · ★ 4.26
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Fig and OudNew York Intense
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Fig and Oud × New York Intense

Woody, green and oud meets aromatic, citrus and herbal. They share one accord 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 Fig and Oud, blue is New York Intense. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Fig and OudNew York Intense
aromaticboth
woodyfirst
greenfirst
citrussecond
oudfirst
herbalsecond
fresh spicysecond
ambersecond
freshfirst
lavendersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Fig and Oud
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Fig LeafFig LeafVirginia CedarVirginia CedarCypriolCypriolMimosaMimosaHaitian VetiverHaitian VetiverViolet LeafViolet Leaf
In both
Tonka Bean
One shared accord:
aromatic
Only in New York Intense
BergamotBergamotArtemisiaArtemisiaLemonLemonThymeThymeLavenderLavenderChamomileChamomileCloveCloveCinnamonCinnamonResinsResinsStyraxStyraxIncenseIncenseMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNew York Intense brings aromatic and citrus; Fig and Oud brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list tonka bean, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic runs through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Fig and Oud is long lasting and moderate, New York Intense 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 pointFig and Oud first, then New York Intense 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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