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.

Al SahraFirst · The Different CompanyAl Sahra2020 · ★ 3.70
Oud ShamashSecond · The Different CompanyOud Shamash2011 · ★ 4.24
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Al SahraOud Shamash
Harmony pairing

Al Sahra × Oud Shamash

Amber, woody and warm spicy meets woody, warm spicy and amber. They share five accords and three 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 Al Sahra, blue is Oud Shamash. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Al SahraOud Shamash
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
powderyboth
oudsecond
mineralfirst
smokyfirst
white floralfirst
saltyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Al Sahra
Mineral notesMineral notesSaltSaltWhite VioletWhite VioletLilyLilyIncenseIncenseLabdanumLabdanum
In both
CinnamonSandalwoodPatchouli
Five shared accords:
amberwoodywarm spicybalsamicpowdery
Only in Oud Shamash
RumRumSaffronSaffronPink PepperPink PepperDavanaDavanaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRoseRoseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamTolu BalsamAmberAmberFrench labdanumFrench labdanumWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list cinnamon, sandalwood and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOud Shamash is voted long lasting and moderate; Al Sahra moderate on both. Expect Oud Shamash to lead and Al Sahra to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Oud Shamash, two of Al Sahra over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Al Sahra × Oud Shamash · Layering Lab | Scentsation