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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.

Hermessence Cuir d'AngeFirst · HermèsHermessence Cuir d'AngeEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.16
Shalimar Eau de ParfumSecond · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ParfumEDP · 1990 · ★ 3.97
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Hermessence Cuir d'Ange × Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Leather, powdery and floral meets citrus, amber and woody. They share five 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 Hermessence Cuir d'Ange, blue is Shalimar Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Hermessence Cuir d'AngeShalimar Eau de Parfum
powderyboth
leatherboth
animalicboth
vanillaboth
smokyboth
citrussecond
ambersecond
woodysecond
balsamicsecond
floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Hermessence Cuir d'Ange
VioletVioletHeliotropeHeliotropeHawthornHawthornNarcissusNarcissus
In both
LeatherMusk
Five shared accords:
leatherpowderyanimalicsmokyvanilla
Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonCedarCedarMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineRoseRoseIncenseIncenseVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenHermessence Cuir d'Ange brings floral; Shalimar Eau de Parfum brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list leather and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadLeather, powdery, animalic and smoky run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadShalimar Eau de Parfum is voted long lasting and strong; Hermessence Cuir d'Ange moderate on both. Expect Shalimar Eau de Parfum to lead and Hermessence Cuir d'Ange to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shalimar Eau de Parfum, two of Hermessence Cuir d'Ange over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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