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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 Philtre de ParfumFirst · GuerlainShalimar Philtre de ParfumParfum · 2020 · ★ 4.38
CuirSecond · L.T. PiverCuirEDP · 2003 · ★ 4.04
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Shalimar Philtre de Parfum × Cuir

Citrus, powdery and vanilla meets honey, woody and citrus. They share four 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 Philtre de Parfum, blue is Cuir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Philtre de ParfumCuir
citrusboth
sweetboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
honeysecond
woodysecond
powderyfirst
vanillafirst
irisfirst
aromaticfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Philtre de Parfum
LemonLemonLavenderLavenderIrisIrisJasmineJasmineRoseRoseVanillaVanillaTolu BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Bergamot
Four shared accords:
citrusfresh spicysweetwarm spicy
Only in Cuir
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeWoody NotesWoody NotesSpicesSpicesHoneyHoney
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Philtre de Parfum brings citrus; Cuir brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, fresh spicy, sweet and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is long lasting and moderate, Cuir moderate on both, 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 pointCuir 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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