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.

NottebuiaFirst · Tiziana TerenziNottebuia2023 · ★ 3.22
Oud NihalSecond · Tiziana TerenziOud NihalEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.75
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Nottebuia × Oud Nihal

Aromatic, citrus and woody meets woody, rose and oud. 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 Nottebuia, blue is Oud Nihal. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

NottebuiaOud Nihal
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
earthyboth
citrusfirst
marinefirst
rosesecond
oudsecond
aquaticfirst
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Nottebuia
SeaweedSeaweedCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitPink PepperPink PepperLavenderLavenderAgarwoodAgarwoodTahitian VetiverTahitian VetiverAmbergrisAmbergrisAustralian SandalwoodAustralian SandalwoodOakmossOakmossOudOudLeatherLeather
In both
Patchouli
Four shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh spicyearthy
Only in Oud Nihal
RoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamGurjan balsamCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhite OudWhite OudMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNottebuia brings aromatic and citrus; Oud Nihal brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, fresh spicy and earthy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Nottebuia in spring and Oud Nihal in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOud Nihal is voted eternal and strong; Nottebuia moderate on both. Expect Oud Nihal to lead and Nottebuia to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Oud Nihal, two of Nottebuia over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Nottebuia × Oud Nihal · Layering Lab | Scentsation