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Shalimar Eau de ParfumFirst · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ParfumEDP · 1990 · ★ 3.97
Reflection 45 ManSecond · AmouageReflection 45 ManEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.38
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Shalimar Eau de Parfum × Reflection 45 Man

Citrus, amber and woody meets aromatic, woody and amber. They share four accords and nine 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 Shalimar Eau de Parfum, blue is Reflection 45 Man. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Eau de ParfumReflection 45 Man
amberboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
citrusfirst
aromaticsecond
vanillafirst
balsamicfirst
smokyfirst
leatherfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeRoseRoseIncenseIncenseLeatherLeatherCivetCivetMuskMusk
In both
CedarIrisPatchouliVetiverJasmineVanillaOpoponaxSandalwoodTonka Bean
Four shared accords:
amberwoodypowderywarm spicy
Only in Reflection 45 Man
LavenderLavenderJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesCardamomCardamomClary SageClary SageBenzoinBenzoinPink PepperPink PepperNeroliNeroliAngelicaAngelicaOlibanumOlibanumMyrrhMyrrh
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Parfum brings citrus; Reflection 45 Man brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, iris, patchouli and vetiver and 5 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, powdery and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Eau de Parfum is long lasting and strong, Reflection 45 Man long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointShalimar Eau de Parfum first, then Reflection 45 Man 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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