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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 ExtraitFirst · GuerlainShalimar ExtraitExtrait · 2016 · ★ 3.67
BarflySecond · Scotch & SodaBarfly2012 · ★ 4.40
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Shalimar Extrait × Barfly

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

Shalimar ExtraitBarfly
citrusboth
vanillaboth
powderyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
irisboth
woodysecond
warm spicysecond
lavendersecond
floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Extrait
BergamotBergamotFloral NotesFloral NotesRoseRoseTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
IrisJasmineVanilla
Six shared accords:
vanillacitruspowderyfresh spicyirisaromatic
Only in Barfly
OrangeOrangeCardamomCardamomAniseAniseLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePepperPepperCaloneCaloneBasilBasilSandalwoodSandalwoodLavenderLavenderCedarCedarNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Extrait brings citrus; Barfly brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list iris, jasmine 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 Extrait in winter and Barfly in fall and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Extrait is weak and moderate, Barfly 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 pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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