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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.

Eau de Shalimar 2009First · GuerlainEau de Shalimar 20092009 · ★ 4.25
Bois BlondsSecond · Atelier CologneBois BlondsEDP · ★ 3.88
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Contrast pairing

Eau de Shalimar 2009 × Bois Blonds

Citrus, vanilla and amber meets woody, white floral and citrus. They share three accords and no 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 Eau de Shalimar 2009, blue is Bois Blonds. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Eau de Shalimar 2009Bois Blonds
citrusboth
white floralboth
woodysecond
sweetboth
vanillafirst
aromaticsecond
muskysecond
amberfirst
earthysecond
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Eau de Shalimar 2009
LimeLimeBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeJasmineJasmineRoseRoseVanillaVanillaAmberAmber
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
citruswhite floralsweet
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Bois Blonds
Tunisian NeroliTunisian NeroliPink PepperPink PepperOrange BlossomOrange BlossomIncenseIncenseWoody NotesWoody NotesHaitian VetiverHaitian VetiverMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEau de Shalimar 2009 brings citrus; Bois Blonds brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, white floral and sweet run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
  • One will leadEau de Shalimar 2009 is voted moderate on both; Bois Blonds moderate on both. Expect Eau de Shalimar 2009 to lead and Bois Blonds to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Eau de Shalimar 2009, two of Bois Blonds over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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