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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.

Cuir de RussieFirst · CreedCuir de Russie1953 · ★ 4.02
Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de ParfumSecond · GuerlainShalimar Edition Charms Eau de ParfumEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.32
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Cuir de RussieShalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum
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Cuir de Russie × Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum

Leather, citrus and amber meets citrus, woody and powdery. They share seven accords and three 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 Cuir de Russie, blue is Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cuir de RussieShalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum
citrusboth
woodyboth
amberboth
smokyboth
powderyboth
animalicboth
leatherfirst
aromaticboth
balsamicsecond
vanillasecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Cuir de Russie
BirchBirchStyraxStyraxAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonNeroliNeroliAmberAmber
In both
LeatherSandalwoodBergamot
Seven shared accords:
citrusamberwoodysmokyanimalicaromaticpowdery
Only in Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonCedarCedarMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePatchouliPatchouliJasmineJasmineIrisIrisVetiverVetiverRoseRoseVanillaVanillaIncenseIncenseOpoponaxOpoponax
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCuir de Russie brings citrus; Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list leather, sandalwood and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, amber, woody and smoky run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Cuir de Russie is moderate on both, Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointCuir de Russie first, then Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum 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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