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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Don't Cry For MeFirst · ALTAIADon't Cry For MeEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.05
Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisSecond · GuerlainShalimar Oiseau de ParadisEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.40
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Don't Cry For Me × Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis

Floral, fresh and white floral meets citrus, amber and woody. They share two accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Don't Cry For Me, blue is Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Don't Cry For MeShalimar Oiseau de Paradis
powderyboth
muskyboth
floralfirst
citrussecond
ambersecond
woodysecond
balsamicsecond
animalicsecond
smokysecond
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Don't Cry For Me
FreesiaFreesiaCherry BlossomCherry BlossomTeaTeaHeliotropeHeliotropeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Cashmere WoodCashmere WoodLabdanumLabdanumAmberAmber
In both
Jasmine
Two shared accords:
powderymusky
Only in Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis
BergamotBergamotCitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliIrisIrisVetiverVetiverRoseRoseOpoponaxOpoponaxIncenseIncenseLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenDon't Cry For Me brings floral; Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery and musky run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Don't Cry For Me in spring and summer and Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadShalimar Oiseau de Paradis is voted long lasting and enormous; Don't Cry For Me moderate on both. Expect Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis to lead and Don't Cry For Me to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis, two of Don't Cry For Me over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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