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First · GuerlainShalimar Parfum InitialParfum · 2011 · ★ 4.07
Second · Perris Monte CarloOud ImperialEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.07From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here
Harmony pairing
Shalimar Parfum Initial × Oud Imperial
Vanilla, powdery and citrus meets woody, amber and warm spicy. They share four accords and three notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Shalimar Parfum Initial, blue is Oud Imperial. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Shalimar Parfum InitialOud Imperial
woodyboth
earthyboth
aromaticboth
patchouliboth
vanillafirst
powderyfirst
citrusfirst
irisfirst
sweetfirst
caramelfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial
Bergamot
Orange
Green Notes
Iris
Rose
Vanille
Caramel
Tonka Bean
Musk
BergamotOrangeGreen NotesIrisRoseVanilleCaramelTonka BeanMuskIn both
PatchouliVetiverJasmine
Four shared accords:woodyearthyaromaticpatchouli
Only in Oud Imperial
Caraway
Agarwood (Oud)
Incense
Saffron
Blackwood
Labdanum
Cedar
Sandalwood
CarawayAgarwood (Oud)IncenseSaffronBlackwoodLabdanumCedarSandalwoodWhy it might work
- Light over deepShalimar Parfum Initial brings citrus; Oud Imperial brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, vetiver and jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadWoody, earthy, aromatic and patchouli run through both.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Parfum Initial is long lasting and moderate, Oud Imperial long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointOud Imperial first, then Shalimar Parfum Initial 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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