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Shalimar Eau de ParfumFirst · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ParfumEDP · 1990 · ★ 3.97
VIISecond · WIDIANVII2014 · ★ 4.42
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Shalimar Eau de ParfumVII
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Shalimar Eau de Parfum × VII

Citrus, amber and woody meets woody, musky and amber. They share three accords and one note.

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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 VII. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Eau de ParfumVII
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
citrusfirst
muskysecond
vanillafirst
balsamicfirst
smokyfirst
leatherfirst
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineRoseRoseIncenseIncenseVanillaVanillaLeatherLeather
In both
Cedar
Three shared accords:
amberwoodypowdery
Only in VII
Cashmere WoodCashmere WoodAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)White MuskWhite MuskAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Parfum brings citrus; VII brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Eau de Parfum is long lasting and strong, VII 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 pointVII first, then Shalimar Eau de Parfum 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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