Yes, deliberately blending attars is a long-standing tradition in Arabian perfumery, sometimes called khaltat, where a perfumer or the wearer combines two or more oils to create something entirely personal. Some combinations work beautifully, others can clash, so testing is worth doing before committing to a full application.

Combinations That Tend to Work

Rose and oud is a classic pairing, as is amber with musk, since these combinations tend to support and round each other out rather than compete. Pairing two very strong, dominant attars, such as two different intense ouds, more often creates a muddled result than a richer one, since each is trying to lead rather than blend.

How to Experiment Safely

Try a small combination on one wrist before wearing it properly, and start with a lighter and a heavier attar rather than two equally intense ones. Layering rather than mixing directly in the bottle also gives you more control, applying one to your wrists and the other to your neck lets each develop somewhat independently before they meet on the skin. Our guide to attar and perfume oils and guide to perfume layering both cover this, alongside our complete guide to perfume.