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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.

Musk OudFirst · By KilianMusk OudEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.34
Shalimar Eau de CologneSecond · GuerlainShalimar Eau de CologneEDC · 1925 · ★ 4.43
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Musk OudShalimar Eau de Cologne
Harmony pairing

Musk Oud × Shalimar Eau de Cologne

Aromatic, rose and oud meets amber, citrus and woody. They share four accords and four 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 Musk Oud, blue is Shalimar Eau de Cologne. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Musk OudShalimar Eau de Cologne
citrusboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
powderyboth
aromaticfirst
ambersecond
balsamicsecond
rosefirst
oudfirst
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Musk Oud
CardamomCardamomCorianderCorianderBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseGeraniumGeraniumCypressCypressArtemisiaArtemisiaAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)RumRum
In both
LemonMuskIncensePatchouli
Four shared accords:
warm spicywoodycitruspowdery
Only in Shalimar Eau de Cologne
BergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCedarCedarIrisIrisVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineRoseRoseVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherOpoponaxOpoponaxBenzoinBenzoinSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMusk Oud brings aromatic; Shalimar Eau de Cologne brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, musk, incense and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody, citrus and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadMusk Oud is voted eternal and enormous; Shalimar Eau de Cologne moderate on both. Expect Musk Oud to lead and Shalimar Eau de Cologne to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Musk Oud, two of Shalimar Eau de Cologne over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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