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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.

ImperialFirst · GisadaImperial2021 · ★ 3.58
Shalimar Eau de ParfumSecond · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ParfumEDP · 1990 · ★ 3.97
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Imperial × Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Woody, amber and fresh spicy meets citrus, amber 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 Imperial, blue is Shalimar Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ImperialShalimar Eau de Parfum
woodyboth
amberboth
balsamicboth
smokyboth
warm spicyboth
citrussecond
vanillasecond
powderysecond
fresh spicyfirst
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Imperial
CypressCypressLabdanumLabdanumFirFirNutmegNutmegCashmeranCashmeranAmberAmberOakmossOakmossHaitian VetiverHaitian Vetiver
In both
IncensePatchouli
Five shared accords:
woodyamberbalsamicwarm spicysmoky
Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonCedarCedarMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineRoseRoseVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherOpoponaxOpoponax
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Parfum brings citrus; Imperial brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list incense and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, balsamic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Imperial is long lasting and strong, Shalimar Eau de Parfum 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 pointShalimar Eau de Parfum first, then Imperial 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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