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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.

Velvet GardeniaFirst · Tom FordVelvet Gardenia2007 · ★ 4.10
Precious OudSecond · Van Cleef & ArpelsPrecious OudEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.07
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Velvet Gardenia × Precious Oud

White floral, amber and honey meets white floral, woody 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 Velvet Gardenia, blue is Precious Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Velvet GardeniaPrecious Oud
white floralboth
amberboth
tuberoseboth
animalicboth
smokyboth
woodysecond
warm spicysecond
balsamicsecond
oudsecond
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Velvet Gardenia
GardeniaGardeniaOrangeOrangeBeeswaxBeeswaxPlumPlumHoneyHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRoseFrench labdanumFrench labdanum
In both
TuberoseJasmineIncense
Five shared accords:
white floralamberanimalictuberosesmoky
Only in Precious Oud
Pink PepperPink PepperBergamotBergamotAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouliAmbergrisAmbergrisVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list tuberose, jasmine and incense, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWhite floral, amber, animalic and tuberose run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Velvet Gardenia is eternal and strong, Precious Oud long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointPrecious Oud first, then Velvet Gardenia 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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