Layering Lab

Wear two at once

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

Attar SharqiaFirst · Ard Al ZaafaranAttar Sharqia2018 · ★ 4.00
Shalimar Souffle d'OrangerSecond · GuerlainShalimar Souffle d'OrangerEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.92
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Attar SharqiaShalimar Souffle d'Oranger
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Attar Sharqia × Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger

Woody, powdery and warm spicy meets citrus, white floral and aromatic. They share four 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 Attar Sharqia, blue is Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Attar SharqiaShalimar Souffle d'Oranger
woodyboth
white floralboth
fresh spicyboth
vanillaboth
citrussecond
powderyfirst
warm spicyfirst
oudfirst
amberfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Attar Sharqia
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)CinnamonCinnamonNutmegNutmegJasmineJasmineMuskMuskGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodAmberAmber
In both
SandalwoodVanilla
Four shared accords:
woodyfresh spicywhite floralvanilla
Only in Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePetitgrainPetitgrainBergamotBergamotNeroliNeroliJasmine SambacJasmine SambacOrange BlossomOrange Blossom
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Souffle d'Oranger brings citrus and aromatic; Attar Sharqia brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, white floral and vanilla run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAttar Sharqia is voted long lasting and moderate; Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger moderate on both. Expect Attar Sharqia to lead and Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Attar Sharqia, two of Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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