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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.

5th Avenue NYC RedFirst · Elizabeth Arden5th Avenue NYC RedEDP · 2019 · ★ 3.87
Shalimar CologneSecond · GuerlainShalimar CologneCologne · 2015 · ★ 4.39
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5th Avenue NYC RedShalimar Cologne
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5th Avenue NYC Red × Shalimar Cologne

Fruity, white floral and sweet meets citrus, vanilla and powdery. They share two 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 5th Avenue NYC Red, blue is Shalimar Cologne. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

5th Avenue NYC RedShalimar Cologne
citrusboth
powderyboth
fruityfirst
white floralfirst
sweetfirst
floralfirst
muskyfirst
amberfirst
soft spicyfirst
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 5th Avenue NYC Red
Red CurrantRed CurrantRed AppleRed ApplePink PepperPink PepperDahliaDahliaJasmine SambacJasmine SambacOrange BlossomOrange BlossomVioletVioletMuskMuskRed AmberRed AmberTonka BeanTonka BeanKashmir woodKashmir woodSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
BergamotFreesia
Two shared accords:
powderycitrus
Only in Shalimar Cologne
LemonLemonLimeLimeGrapefruitGrapefruitRoseRoseJasmineJasmineVanillaVanillaOrrisOrrisWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and freesia, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery and citrus run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 5th Avenue NYC Red in fall and Shalimar Cologne in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 5th Avenue NYC Red is moderate on both, Shalimar 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 point5th Avenue NYC Red first, then Shalimar 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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