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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.

Black Orchid OudFirst · Tom FordBlack Orchid Oud2012 · ★ 3.57
Patchouli AntiqueSecond · Les NereidesPatchouli AntiqueEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.08
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Black Orchid Oud × Patchouli Antique

Warm spicy, woody and earthy meets amber, woody and patchouli. They share six 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 Black Orchid Oud, blue is Patchouli Antique. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black Orchid OudPatchouli Antique
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
earthyboth
patchouliboth
balsamicboth
vanillaboth
ambersecond
oudfirst
sweetfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black Orchid Oud
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)TruffleTruffleDark ChocolateDark ChocolateOrchidOrchidJasmineJasmineSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMuskYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCitrusesCitruses
In both
VanillaPatchouliIncense
Six shared accords:
warm spicywoodyearthypatchoulivanillabalsamic
Only in Patchouli Antique
Texas CedarTexas CedarAmberAmberBenzoinBenzoinOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, patchouli and incense, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody, earthy and patchouli run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Black Orchid Oud is long lasting and strong, Patchouli Antique 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 pointBlack Orchid Oud first, then Patchouli Antique 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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