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 · Jean Paul GaultierScandal Pour HommeEDT · 2021 · ★ 4.26From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 × Scandal Pour Homme
Citrus, amber and woody meets caramel, aromatic and sweet. They share four accords and two 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 Scandal Pour Homme. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Shalimar Black Mystery 2007Scandal Pour Homme
citrusboth
amberboth
woodyboth
vanillaboth
caramelsecond
aromaticsecond
sweetsecond
powderyfirst
muskyfirst
balsamicfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Shalimar Black Mystery 2007
Citruses
Bergamot
Oak moss
Amalfi Lemon
Jasmine
Rose
Iris
Patchouli
Vanille
Leather
Incense
Opoponax
Citruses
Bergamot
Oak moss
Amalfi Lemon
Jasmine
Rose
Iris
Patchouli
Vanille
Leather
Incense
OpoponaxIn both
Mandarin OrangeVetiver
Four shared accords:citrusamberwoodyvanilla
Only in Scandal Pour Homme
Clary Sage
Caramel
Tonka Bean
Clary Sage
Caramel
Tonka BeanWhy it might work
- Light over deepScandal Pour Homme brings aromatic; Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadCitrus, amber, woody and vanilla run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 is eternal and strong, Scandal Pour Homme long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointShalimar Black Mystery 2007 first, then Scandal Pour Homme 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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