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.
First · Atelier CologneEmeraude Agar2016 · ★ 4.08
Second · GuerlainShalimar Black Mystery 2007EDP · 2007 · ★ 4.49From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Emeraude Agar × Shalimar Black Mystery 2007
Woody, fresh spicy and rose meets citrus, amber and woody. They share three accords and two notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Emeraude Agar, blue is Shalimar Black Mystery 2007. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Emeraude AgarShalimar Black Mystery 2007
woodyboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
ambersecond
muskysecond
balsamicsecond
fresh spicyfirst
animalicsecond
rosefirst
smokysecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Emeraude Agar
Guaiac Wood
Turkish Rose
Eucalyptus
Black Pepper
Geranium
Angelica
Guaiac Wood
Turkish Rose
Eucalyptus
Black Pepper
Geranium
AngelicaIn both
SandalwoodBergamot
Three shared accords:woodypowderycitrus
Only in Shalimar Black Mystery 2007
Citruses
Mandarin Orange
Oak moss
Amalfi Lemon
Jasmine
Rose
Iris
Vetiver
Patchouli
Vanille
Leather
Incense
Citruses
Mandarin Orange
Oak moss
Amalfi Lemon
Jasmine
Rose
Iris
Vetiver
Patchouli
Vanille
Leather
IncenseWhy it might work
- Light over deepShalimar Black Mystery 2007 brings citrus; Emeraude Agar brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadWoody, powdery and citrus run through both.
What to watch
- One will leadShalimar Black Mystery 2007 is voted eternal and strong; Emeraude Agar moderate on both. Expect Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 to lead and Emeraude Agar to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shalimar Black Mystery 2007, two of Emeraude Agar over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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