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Shalimar Eau de ToiletteFirst · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ToiletteEDT · 1925 · ★ 4.19
Black XS L Exces for HimSecond · RabanneBlack XS L Exces for HimEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.27
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Contrast pairing

Shalimar Eau de Toilette × Black XS L Exces for Him

Vanilla, powdery and citrus meets citrus, woody and amber. They share three accords and no 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 Toilette, blue is Black XS L Exces for Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Eau de ToiletteBlack XS L Exces for Him
citrusboth
aromaticboth
amberboth
vanillafirst
woodysecond
earthysecond
patchoulisecond
powderyfirst
irisfirst
lavendersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Shalimar Eau de Toilette
BergamotBergamotFloral NotesFloral NotesIrisIrisJasmineJasmineRoseRoseVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka Bean
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
citrusaromaticamber
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Black XS L Exces for Him
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonLavenderLavenderCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSea NotesSea NotesAmberAmberPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Toilette brings citrus; Black XS L Exces for Him brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Eau de Toilette is moderate on both, Black XS L Exces for Him long lasting and strong, 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 mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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