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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 ShamashFirst · The Different CompanyOud Shamash2011 · ★ 4.24
De BachmakovSecond · The Different CompanyDe BachmakovEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.07
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Oud Shamash × De Bachmakov

Woody, warm spicy and amber meets aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus. 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 Oud Shamash, blue is De Bachmakov. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud ShamashDe Bachmakov
woodyboth
aromaticsecond
warm spicyfirst
amberfirst
fresh spicysecond
oudfirst
citrussecond
greensecond
powderyfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud Shamash
RumRumSaffronSaffronPink PepperPink PepperCinnamonCinnamonDavanaDavanaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRoseRoseAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliPatchouliFrench labdanumFrench labdanumWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
In both
Amber
One shared accord:
woody
Only in De Bachmakov
BergamotBergamotCorianderCorianderFigFigShisoShisoFreesiaFreesiaNutmegNutmegCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDe Bachmakov brings aromatic and citrus; Oud Shamash brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody runs through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Oud Shamash in fall and winter and De Bachmakov in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oud Shamash is long lasting and moderate, De Bachmakov moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOud Shamash first, then De Bachmakov 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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