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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.

Tabac Noir (2021)First · CaronTabac Noir (2021)2021 · ★ 4.05
Shalimar Eau de CologneSecond · GuerlainShalimar Eau de CologneEDC · 1925 · ★ 4.43
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Tabac Noir (2021) × Shalimar Eau de Cologne

Sweet, tobacco and woody meets amber, citrus and woody. They share five 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 Tabac Noir (2021), blue is Shalimar Eau de Cologne. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Tabac Noir (2021)Shalimar Eau de Cologne
amberboth
woodyboth
vanillaboth
balsamicboth
warm spicyboth
sweetfirst
citrussecond
tobaccofirst
honeyfirst
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Tabac Noir (2021)
Bulgarian Light TobaccoBulgarian Light TobaccoMadagascar PepperMadagascar PepperTobaccoTobaccoLabdanumLabdanumIndonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafPapyrusPapyrusHoneyHoneyTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
CedarVanilla
Five shared accords:
woodyambervanillawarm spicybalsamic
Only in Shalimar Eau de Cologne
BergamotBergamotLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouliJasmineJasmineRoseRoseLeatherLeatherIncenseIncenseOpoponaxOpoponaxBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Cologne brings citrus; Tabac Noir (2021) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, vanilla and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Tabac Noir (2021) 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.
A starting pointTabac Noir (2021) first, then Shalimar Eau de Cologne 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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