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.

Oud MalakiFirst · Swiss ArabianOud Malaki2022 · ★ 4.20
CarnationSecond · Mona di OrioCarnationEDP · 2004 · ★ 4.09
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Oud Malaki × Carnation

Oud, amber and soft spicy meets amber, woody and fresh spicy. They share five 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 Oud Malaki, blue is Carnation. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud MalakiCarnation
amberboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
muskyboth
fresh spicyboth
oudfirst
woodysecond
soft spicyfirst
yellow floralsecond
rosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud Malaki
Pink PepperPink PepperSaffronSaffronAppleAppleOudOudSageSageRoseRoseVanillaVanilla
In both
AmberMusk
Five shared accords:
ambermuskyaromaticpowderyfresh spicy
Only in Carnation
Bourbon GeraniumBourbon GeraniumBergamotBergamotYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineVioletVioletPrecious WoodsPrecious WoodsStyraxStyrax
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, musky, aromatic and powdery 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 leadCarnation is voted eternal and strong; Oud Malaki moderate on both. Expect Carnation to lead and Oud Malaki to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Carnation, two of Oud Malaki over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Oud Malaki × Carnation · Layering Lab | Scentsation