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.

Spirit Of ArabiaFirst · Elixir AttarSpirit Of ArabiaEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.82
Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited EditionSecond · GuerlainShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition2005 · ★ 4.38
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Spirit Of ArabiaShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
Harmony pairing

Spirit Of Arabia × Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition

Woody, amber and leather meets citrus, woody and amber. They share four accords and four 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 Spirit Of Arabia, blue is Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Spirit Of ArabiaShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
citrussecond
leatherfirst
oudfirst
smokyfirst
balsamicsecond
vanillasecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Spirit Of Arabia
OlibanumOlibanumSaffronSaffronOrange BlossomOrange BlossomTaif RoseTaif RoseTobaccoTobaccoBeeswaxBeeswaxGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)BirchBirchAmbergrisAmbergrisLabdanumLabdanumAmberAmber
In both
JasmineCedarVetiverMusk
Four shared accords:
woodyamberpowderywarm spicy
Only in Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
BergamotBergamotCitrusesCitrusesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonIrisIrisRoseRosePatchouliPatchouliOpoponaxOpoponaxVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherIncenseIncenseTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition brings citrus; Spirit Of Arabia brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, cedar, vetiver and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, powdery and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Spirit Of Arabia is moderate and enormous, Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition 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 pointSpirit Of Arabia first, then Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition 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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