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 Philtre de ParfumFirst · GuerlainShalimar Philtre de ParfumParfum · 2020 · ★ 4.38
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Shalimar Philtre de ParfumHabit Rouge Légère
Harmony pairing

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum × Habit Rouge Légère

Citrus, powdery and vanilla meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share six accords and four 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 Philtre de Parfum, blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Philtre de ParfumHabit Rouge Légère
citrusboth
powderyboth
vanillaboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
woodysecond
irisfirst
patchoulisecond
amberfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Philtre de Parfum
LavenderLavenderIrisIrisJasmineJasmineRoseRoseTolu BalsamTolu Balsam
In both
LemonBergamotVanillaPatchouli
Six shared accords:
citruspowderyvanillaaromaticfresh spicywarm spicy
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeOrangeOrangeNeroliNeroliSpicesSpicesCedarCedarLeatherLeatherWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Philtre de Parfum brings citrus; Habit Rouge Légère brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, bergamot, vanilla and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, powdery, vanilla and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is long lasting and moderate, 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.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointHabit Rouge Légère first, then Shalimar Philtre de Parfum 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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