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Mefisto GentiluomoFirst · XerjoffMefisto GentiluomoEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.35
Eau de Shalimar 2009Second · GuerlainEau de Shalimar 20092009 · ★ 4.25
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Mefisto GentiluomoEau de Shalimar 2009
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Mefisto Gentiluomo × Eau de Shalimar 2009

Citrus, powdery and violet meets citrus, vanilla and amber. They share three 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 Mefisto Gentiluomo, blue is Eau de Shalimar 2009. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Mefisto GentiluomoEau de Shalimar 2009
citrusboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
violetfirst
vanillasecond
lavenderfirst
aromaticfirst
ambersecond
woodyfirst
floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Mefisto Gentiluomo
LavenderLavenderGrapefruitGrapefruitLemonLemonVioletVioletIrisIrisMuskMuskCedarCedar
In both
BergamotRoseAmber
Three shared accords:
citruspowderyfresh spicy
Only in Eau de Shalimar 2009
LimeLimeOrangeOrangeJasmineJasmineVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMefisto Gentiluomo brings citrus; Eau de Shalimar 2009 brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, rose and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Mefisto Gentiluomo is long lasting and moderate, Eau de Shalimar 2009 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 pointEau de Shalimar 2009 first, then Mefisto Gentiluomo 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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