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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 ParfumFirst · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ParfumEDP · 1990 · ★ 3.97
AuricaSecond · Boadicea the VictoriousAurica2020 · ★ 4.01
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Shalimar Eau de ParfumAurica
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Shalimar Eau de Parfum × Aurica

Citrus, amber and woody meets woody, sweet and aromatic. They share five accords and eight 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 Parfum, blue is Aurica. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Eau de ParfumAurica
woodyboth
powderyboth
balsamicboth
animalicboth
warm spicyboth
citrusfirst
amberfirst
vanillafirst
smokyfirst
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonCedarCedarIrisIrisIncenseIncenseLeatherLeatherOpoponaxOpoponaxCivetCivetTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
Mandarin OrangePatchouliVetiverJasmineRoseVanillaSandalwoodMusk
Five shared accords:
woodypowderybalsamicanimalicwarm spicy
Only in Aurica
PineapplePineappleCedar NeedlesCedar NeedlesYlang-YlangYlang-YlangMarigoldMarigoldCambodian OudCambodian OudMossMossAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Parfum brings citrus; Aurica brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange, patchouli, vetiver and jasmine and 4 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, balsamic and animalic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Eau de Parfum is long lasting and strong, Aurica long lasting and moderate, 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 Parfum first, then Aurica 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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