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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 NoirFirst · VertusOud Noir2015 · ★ 4.02
MonarchSecond · VertusMonarch2017 · ★ 4.30
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Oud Noir × Monarch

Woody, fruity and aromatic meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share four 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 Oud Noir, blue is Monarch. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud NoirMonarch
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyboth
fruityfirst
rosefirst
oudfirst
greenfirst
powderyfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud Noir
PlumPlumAppleAppleSaffronSaffronRhubarbRhubarbGrapefruitGrapefruitRoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumCarnationCarnationCedarCedarAmberAmberOrrisOrrisCyclamenCyclamen
In both
LemonMusk
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticwarm spicyfresh spicy
Only in Monarch
JuniperJuniperPepperPepperCypressCypressClovesClovesJasmineJasmineWoody NotesWoody NotesResinsResinsOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOud Noir brings aromatic; Monarch brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oud Noir is long lasting and strong, Monarch long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointOud Noir first, then Monarch 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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