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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
ElixirSecond · Penhaligon'sElixirEDP · 2008 · ★ 4.11
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Black Orchid Oud × Elixir

Warm spicy, woody and earthy meets woody, warm spicy and amber. They share three 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 Black Orchid Oud, blue is Elixir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black Orchid OudElixir
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
earthyfirst
oudfirst
sweetfirst
ambersecond
powderyfirst
patchoulifirst
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black Orchid Oud
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)TruffleTrufflePatchouliPatchouliDark ChocolateDark ChocolateOrchidOrchidJasmineJasmineSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMuskYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCitrusesCitruses
In both
VanillaIncense
Three shared accords:
warm spicywoodybalsamic
Only in Elixir
EucalyptusEucalyptusCardamomCardamomCinnamonCinnamonTurkey Red RoseTurkey Red RoseMaceMaceOrange BlossomOrange BlossomEgyptian JasmineEgyptian JasmineCedarCedarBenzoinBenzoinBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodRed SandalwoodRed SandalwoodGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla and incense, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody and balsamic 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 leadBlack Orchid Oud is voted long lasting and strong; Elixir moderate on both. Expect Black Orchid Oud to lead and Elixir to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Black Orchid Oud, two of Elixir over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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