Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Shalimar Fourreau du SoirFirst · GuerlainShalimar Fourreau du Soir2011 · ★ 4.40
Elixir AttarSecond · XerjoffElixir Attar2023 · ★ 3.62
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Shalimar Fourreau du Soir × Elixir Attar

Amber, vanilla and balsamic meets woody, amber and fresh spicy. 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 Fourreau du Soir, blue is Elixir Attar. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Fourreau du SoirElixir Attar
amberboth
balsamicboth
aromaticboth
woodysecond
vanillafirst
citrusfirst
sweetfirst
fresh spicysecond
powderyfirst
smokyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Fourreau du Soir
BergamotBergamotAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonJasmineJasmineVanilleVanilleOpoponaxOpoponaxIncenseIncenseTonka BeanTonka BeanIrisIris
In both
Rose
Three shared accords:
amberbalsamicaromatic
Only in Elixir Attar
Copahu BalmCopahu BalmCade oilCade oilLabdanumLabdanumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamGurjan balsamLaotian OudLaotian OudAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceElixir Attar brings amber; Shalimar Fourreau du Soir brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, balsamic and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadElixir Attar is voted eternal and enormous; Shalimar Fourreau du Soir long lasting and enormous. Expect Elixir Attar to lead and Shalimar Fourreau du Soir to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Elixir Attar, two of Shalimar Fourreau du Soir over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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