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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.

PalatineFirst · Parfums de MarlyPalatineEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.66
Shalimar Eau de ParfumSecond · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ParfumEDP · 1990 · ★ 3.97
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PalatineShalimar Eau de Parfum
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Palatine × Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Powdery, violet and floral meets citrus, amber and woody. They share three accords and five 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 Palatine, blue is Shalimar Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

PalatineShalimar Eau de Parfum
powderyboth
citrusboth
woodyboth
ambersecond
violetfirst
vanillasecond
balsamicsecond
smokysecond
floralfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Palatine
PearPearMandarinMandarinPeachPeachVioletVioletFloral bouquetFloral bouquetLavenderLavender
In both
BergamotMuskSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
Three shared accords:
powderywoodycitrus
Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonCedarCedarMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineRoseRoseIncenseIncenseLeatherLeatherOpoponaxOpoponaxCivetCivet
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenPalatine brings floral; Shalimar Eau de Parfum brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, musk, sandalwood and vanilla and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, woody and citrus run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Palatine in spring and Shalimar Eau de Parfum in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
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; Palatine moderate on both. Expect Shalimar Eau de Parfum to lead and Palatine to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shalimar Eau de Parfum, two of Palatine over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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