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.
First · GuerlainShalimar Black Mystery 2007EDP · 2007 · ★ 4.49
Second · GuerlainJardin de l'ÉlyséeEDP · 2026 · ★ 4.63From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Harmony pairing
Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 × Jardin de l'Élysée
Citrus, amber and woody meets floral, citrus and white floral. They share one accord and three notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Shalimar Black Mystery 2007, blue is Jardin de l'Élysée. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Shalimar Black Mystery 2007Jardin de l'Élysée
citrusboth
floralsecond
amberfirst
woodyfirst
powderyfirst
muskyfirst
balsamicfirst
white floralsecond
animalicfirst
smokyfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Shalimar Black Mystery 2007
Citruses
Mandarin Orange
Oak moss
Amalfi Lemon
Jasmine
Iris
Vetiver
Patchouli
Vanille
Leather
Incense
Opoponax
Citruses
Mandarin Orange
Oak moss
Amalfi Lemon
Jasmine
Iris
Vetiver
Patchouli
Vanille
Leather
Incense
OpoponaxIn both
BergamotRoseMusk
One shared accord:citrus
Only in Jardin de l'Élysée
Magnolia
Jasmine Sambac
Tea
Ambergris
Magnolia
Jasmine Sambac
Tea
AmbergrisWhy it might work
- Light over deepJardin de l'Élysée brings citrus; Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, rose and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadCitrus runs through both.
- Opposite seasonsVoters put Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 in winter and fall and Jardin de l'Élysée in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 is eternal and strong, Jardin de l'Élysée long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointShalimar Black Mystery 2007 first, then Jardin de l'Élysée 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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