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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 ExtraitFirst · GuerlainShalimar ExtraitExtrait · 2016 · ★ 3.67
Benetton HotSecond · BenettonBenetton HotEDP · 1997 · ★ 3.72
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Shalimar Extrait × Benetton Hot

Vanilla, citrus and powdery meets woody, powdery and citrus. They share six 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 Extrait, blue is Benetton Hot. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar ExtraitBenetton Hot
citrusboth
vanillaboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
irisboth
woodysecond
amberboth
floralfirst
white floralsecond
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Extrait
Floral NotesFloral NotesRoseRoseJasmineJasmineTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
BergamotIrisVanilla
Six shared accords:
vanillacitruspowderyirissweetamber
Only in Benetton Hot
Brazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonApricotApricotWater JasmineWater JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberMuskMuskCedarCedarOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Extrait brings citrus; Benetton Hot brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, iris and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadVanilla, citrus, powdery and iris run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Extrait is weak and moderate, Benetton Hot moderate on both, 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 pointBenetton Hot first, then Shalimar Extrait 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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