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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.

Shalimar Eau de CologneFirst · GuerlainShalimar Eau de CologneEDC · 1925 · ★ 4.43
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Shalimar Eau de Cologne × Habit Rouge Légère

Amber, citrus and woody meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share six accords and six 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 Shalimar Eau de Cologne, blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Eau de CologneHabit Rouge Légère
citrusboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
leatherboth
vanillaboth
warm spicyboth
amberfirst
balsamicfirst
patchoulisecond
smokyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Eau de Cologne
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineRoseRoseIncenseIncenseOpoponaxOpoponaxBenzoinBenzoinSandalwoodSandalwoodPeru BalsamPeru BalsamCivetCivetMuskMusk
In both
BergamotLemonCedarPatchouliVanillaLeather
Six shared accords:
citruswoodypowderyvanillaleatherwarm spicy
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeOrangeOrangeNeroliNeroliSpicesSpicesWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Cologne brings citrus; Habit Rouge Légère brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, lemon, cedar and patchouli and 2 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, powdery and vanilla run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Eau de Cologne is moderate on both, Habit Rouge Légère long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointShalimar Eau de Cologne first, then Habit Rouge Légère 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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