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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.

Larmes du DésertFirst · Atelier des OrsLarmes du DésertEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.06
Shalimar Indian NightsSecond · GuerlainShalimar Indian Nights2014 · ★ 4.14
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Larmes du DésertShalimar Indian Nights
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Larmes du Désert × Shalimar Indian Nights

Woody, amber and warm spicy meets vanilla, amber and sweet. They share two accords and no 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 Larmes du Désert, blue is Shalimar Indian Nights. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Larmes du DésertShalimar Indian Nights
amberboth
balsamicboth
woodyfirst
vanillasecond
sweetsecond
powderysecond
irissecond
white floralsecond
rosesecond
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Larmes du Désert
IncenseIncenseCypressCypressGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesBenzoinBenzoinAmberAmberCitrusesCitruses
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
amberbalsamic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Shalimar Indian Nights
BergamotBergamotIrisIrisJasmineJasmineRoseRoseOpoponaxOpoponaxTonka BeanTonka BeanVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceLarmes du Désert brings amber; Shalimar Indian Nights brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • A shared threadAmber and balsamic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Larmes du Désert is long lasting and moderate, Shalimar Indian Nights long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointShalimar Indian Nights first, then Larmes du Désert 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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