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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.

Bracken ManFirst · AmouageBracken ManEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.18
Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisSecond · GuerlainShalimar Oiseau de ParadisEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.40
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Bracken Man × Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis

Woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy meets citrus, amber and woody. They share four accords and six 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 Bracken Man, blue is Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bracken ManShalimar Oiseau de Paradis
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyfirst
ambersecond
aromaticfirst
balsamicsecond
muskysecond
animalicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bracken Man
ClovesClovesCypressCypressLavenderLavenderNutmegNutmegGeraniumGeraniumCinnamonCinnamon
In both
LemonBergamotCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Four shared accords:
woodywarm spicycitruspowdery
Only in Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis
CitrusesCitrusesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisJasmineJasmineVetiverVetiverRoseRoseOpoponaxOpoponaxIncenseIncenseLeatherLeatherVanillaVanillaCivetCivet
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Oiseau de Paradis brings citrus; Bracken Man brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, bergamot, cedar and sandalwood and 2 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, citrus and powdery run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bracken Man is long lasting and strong, Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis long lasting and enormous, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointShalimar Oiseau de Paradis first, then Bracken Man 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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