Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Exclusive OudFirst · ZaraExclusive Oud2016 · ★ 4.39
Deep Blue SeaSecond · ZaraDeep Blue Sea2019 · ★ 3.79
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Exclusive OudDeep Blue Sea
Harmony pairing

Exclusive Oud × Deep Blue Sea

Oud, woody and fresh spicy meets citrus, marine and aromatic. They share two accords and no 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 Exclusive Oud, blue is Deep Blue Sea. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Exclusive OudDeep Blue Sea
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
oudfirst
citrussecond
marinesecond
aromaticsecond
saltysecond
aquaticsecond
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Exclusive Oud
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)Oriental Woodsy notesOriental Woodsy notes
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
woodyfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Deep Blue Sea
BergamotBergamotSea NotesSea NotesCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDeep Blue Sea brings citrus and aromatic; Exclusive Oud brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Exclusive Oud in winter and fall and Deep Blue Sea in summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Exclusive Oud is long lasting and moderate, Deep Blue Sea 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 pointExclusive Oud first, then Deep Blue Sea 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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Exclusive Oud × Deep Blue Sea · Layering Lab | Scentsation