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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
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis × Habit Rouge Légère

Citrus, amber and woody meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share five accords and six 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 Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisHabit Rouge Légère
citrusboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
leatherboth
warm spicyboth
amberfirst
balsamicfirst
muskyfirst
animalicfirst
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis
CitrusesCitrusesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisJasmineJasmineVetiverVetiverRoseRoseOpoponaxOpoponaxIncenseIncenseCivetCivetMuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
BergamotLemonCedarPatchouliLeatherVanilla
Five shared accords:
citruswoodypowderyleatherwarm spicy
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeOrangeOrangeNeroliNeroliSpicesSpicesWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Oiseau de Paradis brings citrus; Habit Rouge Légère brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, lemon, cedar and patchouli and 2 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, powdery and leather run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis is long lasting and enormous, 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.
A starting pointShalimar Oiseau de Paradis first, then Habit Rouge Légère 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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