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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
Jet BlackSecond · Michael Malul LondonJet Black2019 · ★ 3.74
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Harmony pairing

Shalimar Eau de Cologne × Jet Black

Amber, citrus and woody meets cinnamon, woody and tobacco. They share five accords and three 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 Jet Black. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Eau de CologneJet Black
woodyboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
powderyboth
leatherboth
amberfirst
cinnamonsecond
tobaccosecond
sweetsecond
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Eau de Cologne
LemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCedarCedarIrisIrisVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouliJasmineJasmineRoseRoseVanillaVanillaIncenseIncenseBenzoinBenzoinSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
BergamotLeatherOpoponax
Five shared accords:
citruswoodypowderyleatherwarm spicy
Only in Jet Black
LavenderLavenderCinnamonCinnamonMimosaMimosaTobaccoTobaccoGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Cologne brings citrus; Jet Black brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, leather and opoponax, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, powdery and leather run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Eau de Cologne is moderate on both, Jet Black long lasting and intimate, 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 Jet Black 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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