Scentsation
Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Shalimar Eau de ParfumFirst · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ParfumEDP · 1990 · ★ 3.97
Amazone (1974)Second · HermèsAmazone (1974)EDP · 1974 · ★ 4.10
From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here
Shalimar Eau de ParfumAmazone (1974)
Harmony pairing

Shalimar Eau de Parfum × Amazone (1974)

Citrus, amber and woody meets green, woody and aromatic. They share three accords and eight notes.

Find samples of both
The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Shalimar Eau de Parfum, blue is Amazone (1974). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Eau de ParfumAmazone (1974)
woodyboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
greensecond
amberfirst
vanillafirst
balsamicfirst
aromaticsecond
smokyfirst
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonPatchouliPatchouliIncenseIncenseVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherOpoponaxOpoponaxCivetCivetTonka BeanTonka BeanMuskMusk
In both
BergamotCedarMandarin OrangeIrisVetiverJasmineRoseSandalwood
Three shared accords:
citruswoodypowdery
Only in Amazone (1974)
GalbanumGalbanumCassiaCassiaNeroliNeroliBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodViolet LeafViolet LeafHiacynthHiacynthNarcissusNarcissusBlack CurrantBlack CurrantOrris RootOrris RootRaspberryRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Parfum brings citrus; Amazone (1974) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, cedar, mandarin orange and iris and 4 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Eau de Parfum is long lasting and strong, Amazone (1974) moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixAmber and green are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointShalimar Eau de Parfum first, then Amazone (1974) over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
Has anyone tried it?

Be the first to say

No votes on this pair yet. Once 25 people have voted, their verdict leads this page and our suggestion steps back.

Sign in to vote
0 / 25 VOTES
More partners

Other pairings for Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
Shalimar Eau de Parfum+Habit Rouge LégèreGuerlainHabit Rouge LégèreAdds patchouli, white floral and aromatic; shares lemon and bergamot and 4 more notes.ContrastShalimar Eau de Parfum+AuricaBoadicea the VictoriousAuricaAdds sweet, aromatic and fruity; shares mandarin orange and jasmine and 6 more notes.ContrastShalimar Eau de Parfum+VIIWIDIANVIIAdds musky and oud; shares cedar.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑