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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.

Carmen Le BolshoiFirst · GuerlainCarmen Le Bolshoi2015 · ★ 3.68
Shalimar LegereSecond · GuerlainShalimar Legere2003 · ★ 4.26
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Carmen Le Bolshoi × Shalimar Legere

White floral, musky and woody meets citrus, vanilla and powdery. They share two accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Carmen Le Bolshoi, blue is Shalimar Legere. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Carmen Le BolshoiShalimar Legere
citrusboth
powderyboth
white floralfirst
muskyfirst
woodyfirst
soft spicyfirst
vanillasecond
freshfirst
sweetfirst
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Carmen Le Bolshoi
Pink PepperPink PepperCitrusesCitrusesCedarCedarMuskMusk
In both
Jasmine
Two shared accords:
citruspowdery
Only in Shalimar Legere
LemonLemonBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeIrisIrisVanillaVanillaAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Legere brings citrus; Carmen Le Bolshoi brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Carmen Le Bolshoi is moderate on both, Shalimar Legere 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 pointCarmen Le Bolshoi first, then Shalimar Legere 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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