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Shalimar Parfum InitialFirst · GuerlainShalimar Parfum InitialParfum · 2011 · ★ 4.07
Quartier LatinSecond · Memo ParisQuartier Latin2012 · ★ 3.92
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Shalimar Parfum Initial × Quartier Latin

Vanilla, powdery and citrus meets woody, amber and powdery. They share four accords and three 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 Parfum Initial, blue is Quartier Latin. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Parfum InitialQuartier Latin
woodyboth
vanillaboth
powderyboth
aromaticboth
citrusfirst
irisfirst
earthyfirst
sweetfirst
caramelfirst
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial
BergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeGreen NotesGreen NotesIrisIrisPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverVanilleVanilleCaramelCaramelMuskMusk
In both
RoseJasmineTonka Bean
Four shared accords:
vanillapowderywoodyaromatic
Only in Quartier Latin
PeachPeachCardamomCardamomCloveCloveVioletVioletSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarwoodCedarwoodAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Parfum Initial brings citrus; Quartier Latin brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, jasmine and tonka bean, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadVanilla, powdery, woody and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Parfum Initial is long lasting and moderate, Quartier Latin long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
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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