Scentsation
Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Zegna Pour HommeFirst · Ermenegildo ZegnaZegna Pour HommeEDP · 1992 · ★ 4.29
Shalimar Talisman ByzantinSecond · GuerlainShalimar Talisman Byzantin2012 · ★ 4.24
From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here
Zegna Pour HommeShalimar Talisman Byzantin
Harmony pairing

Zegna Pour Homme × Shalimar Talisman Byzantin

Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy meets citrus, woody and powdery. They share four accords and four notes.

Find samples of both
The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Zegna Pour Homme, blue is Shalimar Talisman Byzantin. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Zegna Pour HommeShalimar Talisman Byzantin
aromaticboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
citrussecond
muskyboth
fresh spicyfirst
herbalfirst
warm spicyfirst
vanillasecond
soft spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Zegna Pour Homme
RosemaryRosemaryLavenderLavenderAniseAniseCorianderCorianderArtemisiaArtemisiaClovesClovesGeraniumGeraniumSageSageCinnamonCinnamonCedarCedarOakmossOakmossAmberAmber
In both
BergamotLeatherSandalwoodMusk
Four shared accords:
aromaticwoodypowderymusky
Only in Shalimar Talisman Byzantin
CitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisJasmineJasmineRoseRoseVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouliVanillaVanillaOpoponaxOpoponaxCivetCivetTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepZegna Pour Homme brings aromatic; Shalimar Talisman Byzantin brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, leather, sandalwood and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, powdery and musky run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadShalimar Talisman Byzantin is voted long lasting and enormous; Zegna Pour Homme long lasting and moderate. Expect Shalimar Talisman Byzantin to lead and Zegna Pour Homme to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shalimar Talisman Byzantin, two of Zegna Pour Homme over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
Has anyone tried it?

Be the first to say

No votes on this pair yet. Once 25 people have voted, their verdict leads this page and our suggestion steps back.

Sign in to vote
0 / 25 VOTES
More partners

Other pairings for Zegna Pour Homme

Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
Zegna Pour Homme+Acqua di NeroliErmenegildo ZegnaAcqua di NeroliAdds citrus, white floral and earthy; shares bergamot.ContrastZegna Pour Homme+Oud DéliceRobert PiguetOud DéliceAdds honey, amber and patchouli; shares amber.ContrastZegna Pour Homme+This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.4Histoires de ParfumsThis Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.4Adds amber, sweet and lavender; shares lavender and artemisia.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
Zegna Pour Homme × Shalimar Talisman Byzantin · Layering Lab | Scentsation