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Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisFirst · GuerlainShalimar Oiseau de ParadisEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.40
Zara GoldSecond · ZaraZara Gold★ 3.85
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Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisZara Gold
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Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis × Zara Gold

Citrus, amber and woody meets warm spicy, woody and amber. They share four accords and two 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 Zara Gold. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisZara Gold
citrusboth
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
cinnamonsecond
balsamicfirst
powderyfirst
patchoulisecond
muskyfirst
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis
BergamotBergamotCitrusesCitrusesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCedarCedarIrisIrisJasmineJasmineVetiverVetiverRoseRoseOpoponaxOpoponaxIncenseIncenseLeatherLeatherVanillaVanilla
In both
LemonPatchouli
Four shared accords:
citrusamberwoodywarm spicy
Only in Zara Gold
CinnamonCinnamonAmberAmberEbonyEbony
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Oiseau de Paradis brings citrus; Zara Gold brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, amber, woody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
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; Zara Gold moderate on both. Expect Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis to lead and Zara Gold to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis, two of Zara Gold over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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