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.

Shalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions)First · GuerlainShalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions)EDP · 2009 · ★ 4.31
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Shalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions)Habit Rouge Légère
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Shalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions) × Habit Rouge Légère

Vanilla, citrus and powdery meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share five accords and two 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 (2009 Limited Editions), blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions)Habit Rouge Légère
citrusboth
vanillaboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
white floralboth
irisfirst
woodysecond
violetfirst
patchoulisecond
floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions)
IrisIrisJasmineJasmineRoseRose
In both
BergamotVanilla
Five shared accords:
vanillacitruspowderyfresh spicywhite floral
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeLemonLemonOrangeOrangeNeroliNeroliPatchouliPatchouliSpicesSpicesCedarCedarLeatherLeatherWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions) brings citrus; Habit Rouge Légère brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadVanilla, citrus, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Shalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions) in winter and Habit Rouge Légère in fall and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions) 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.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointHabit Rouge Légère first, then Shalimar Eau de Parfum (2009 Limited Editions) 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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