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Layering Lab

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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.

TarafFirst · Arabian OudTaraf2023 · ★ 4.59
Shalimar Parfum InitialSecond · GuerlainShalimar Parfum InitialParfum · 2011 · ★ 4.07
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Taraf × Shalimar Parfum Initial

Aromatic, amber and rose meets vanilla, powdery and citrus. They share three 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 Taraf, blue is Shalimar Parfum Initial. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

TarafShalimar Parfum Initial
aromaticboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
vanillasecond
powderysecond
irissecond
earthysecond
sweetsecond
amberfirst
caramelsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Taraf
SageSageRosemaryRosemaryBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseLeatherLeatherCedarCedarAmberAmber
In both
Bergamot
Three shared accords:
aromaticwoodycitrus
Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial
OrangeOrangeGreen NotesGreen NotesIrisIrisPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverRoseRoseJasmineJasmineVanilleVanilleCaramelCaramelTonka BeanTonka BeanMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Parfum Initial brings citrus; Taraf brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody and citrus run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadTaraf is voted eternal and enormous; Shalimar Parfum Initial long lasting and moderate. Expect Taraf to lead and Shalimar Parfum Initial to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Taraf, two of Shalimar Parfum Initial over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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