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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
Mermaid Summer SpellSecond · Stardust & StemsMermaid Summer SpellEDP · ★ 5.00
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Eau de Shalimar 2009 × Mermaid Summer Spell

Citrus, vanilla and amber meets amber, woody and citrus. They share five 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 Eau de Shalimar 2009, blue is Mermaid Summer Spell. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Eau de Shalimar 2009Mermaid Summer Spell
citrusboth
amberboth
vanillaboth
sweetboth
white floralboth
woodysecond
balsamicsecond
fruitysecond
lavendersecond
greensecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Eau de Shalimar 2009
BergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeJasmineJasmineRoseRoseVanillaVanillaAmberAmber
In both
Lime
Five shared accords:
citrusvanillaamberwhite floralsweet
Only in Mermaid Summer Spell
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeSea SaltSea SaltHoneysuckleHoneysuckleStrawberryStrawberryLavenderLavenderNectarNectarVineVineCoconut MilkCoconut MilkVanilla BeanVanilla BeanCedarwoodCedarwoodLabdanumLabdanumResinResin
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEau de Shalimar 2009 brings citrus; Mermaid Summer Spell brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lime, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, vanilla, amber and white floral 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; Mermaid Summer Spell moderate and intimate. Expect Eau de Shalimar 2009 to lead and Mermaid Summer Spell to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Eau de Shalimar 2009, two of Mermaid Summer Spell over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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