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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.

XJ 1861 RenaissanceFirst · XerjoffXJ 1861 RenaissanceEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.30
Warda Al OudSecond · XerjoffWarda Al Oud2012 · ★ 4.55
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Harmony pairing

XJ 1861 Renaissance × Warda Al Oud

Citrus, green and aromatic meets floral, musky and oud. They share two 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 XJ 1861 Renaissance, blue is Warda Al Oud. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

XJ 1861 RenaissanceWarda Al Oud
citrusboth
white floralboth
floralsecond
muskysecond
oudsecond
rosesecond
powderysecond
ambersecond
greenfirst
aromaticfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in XJ 1861 Renaissance
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonTangerineTangerinePetitgrainPetitgrainMintMintLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRoseVirginia CedarVirginia CedarPatchouliPatchouli
In both
BergamotMuskAmber
Two shared accords:
citruswhite floral
Only in Warda Al Oud
Bulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseDamask RoseDamask RoseOsmanthusOsmanthusJasmineJasmineAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)VanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenWarda Al Oud brings floral; XJ 1861 Renaissance brings green. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, musk and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and white floral run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put XJ 1861 Renaissance in summer and spring and Warda Al Oud in fall and winter. 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 leadWarda Al Oud is voted eternal and enormous; XJ 1861 Renaissance long lasting and moderate. Expect Warda Al Oud to lead and XJ 1861 Renaissance to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Warda Al Oud, two of XJ 1861 Renaissance over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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