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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 Oiseau de ParadisFirst · GuerlainShalimar Oiseau de ParadisEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.40
Eau de Dolce VitaSecond · DiorEau de Dolce VitaEDP · 1998 · ★ 3.96
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Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisEau de Dolce Vita
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Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis × Eau de Dolce Vita

Citrus, amber and woody meets floral, citrus and fresh spicy. They share two accords and five 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 Oiseau de Paradis, blue is Eau de Dolce Vita. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisEau de Dolce Vita
citrusboth
woodyboth
floralsecond
amberfirst
balsamicfirst
powderyfirst
muskyfirst
animalicfirst
smokyfirst
leatherfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis
CitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliIrisIrisVetiverVetiverRoseRoseOpoponaxOpoponaxIncenseIncenseLeatherLeatherCivetCivetMuskMusk
In both
BergamotMandarin OrangeJasmineVanillaSandalwood
Two shared accords:
citruswoody
Only in Eau de Dolce Vita
GrapefruitGrapefruitPeonyPeonyFreesiaFreesiaWhite PepperWhite PepperHedioneHedioneOsmanthusOsmanthusWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEau de Dolce Vita brings citrus; Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, mandarin orange, jasmine and vanilla and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis in fall and winter and Eau de Dolce Vita in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadShalimar Oiseau de Paradis is voted long lasting and enormous; Eau de Dolce Vita moderate on both. Expect Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis to lead and Eau de Dolce Vita to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis, two of Eau de Dolce Vita over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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