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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.

SharpFirst · Andrea MaackSharp2010 · ★ 3.81
Shalimar Eau de CologneSecond · GuerlainShalimar Eau de CologneEDC · 1925 · ★ 4.43
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Sharp × Shalimar Eau de Cologne

White floral, vanilla and musky meets amber, citrus and woody. They share four 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 Sharp, blue is Shalimar Eau de Cologne. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

SharpShalimar Eau de Cologne
vanillaboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
animalicboth
white floralfirst
ambersecond
woodysecond
balsamicsecond
muskyfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sharp
Orange BlossomOrange BlossomWhite MuskWhite Musk
In both
Vanilla
Four shared accords:
vanillapowderycitrusanimalic
Only in Shalimar Eau de Cologne
BergamotBergamotLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCedarCedarIrisIrisVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouliJasmineJasmineRoseRoseLeatherLeatherIncenseIncenseOpoponaxOpoponax
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceShalimar Eau de Cologne brings amber; Sharp brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadVanilla, powdery, citrus and animalic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Sharp is moderate on both, Shalimar Eau de Cologne moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointShalimar Eau de Cologne first, then Sharp 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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