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Shalimar Souffle IntenseFirst · GuerlainShalimar Souffle IntenseEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.24
V AbsoluSecond · ValentinoV AbsoluEDP · 2005 · ★ 4.12
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Harmony pairing

Shalimar Souffle Intense × V Absolu

Citrus, vanilla and white floral meets woody, vanilla and powdery. They share six accords and two 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 Souffle Intense, blue is V Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Souffle IntenseV Absolu
vanillaboth
citrusboth
amberboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
balsamicboth
woodysecond
white floralfirst
floralsecond
fruitysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Souffle Intense
BergamotBergamotLemonLemonJasmineJasmineIndian VanillaIndian VanillaTahitian VanillaTahitian VanillaBenzoinBenzoinWhite MuskWhite Musk
In both
Mandarin OrangeOrange Blossom
Six shared accords:
citrusvanillaamberpowderysweetbalsamic
Only in V Absolu
FigFigVodkaVodkaFreesiaFreesiaPink GrapefruitPink GrapefruitBalsam FirBalsam FirRoseRoseHeliotropeHeliotropeFrangipaniFrangipaniBourbon VanillaBourbon VanillaAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodIncenseIncense
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Souffle Intense brings citrus; V Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange and orange blossom, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, vanilla, amber and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Souffle Intense is long lasting and moderate, V Absolu 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 pointV Absolu first, then Shalimar Souffle Intense 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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