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
FRSH 003/FRVSecond · ZaraFRSH 003/FRV2021 · ★ 3.59
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Shalimar Philtre de ParfumFRSH 003/FRV
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Shalimar Philtre de Parfum × FRSH 003/FRV

Citrus, powdery and vanilla meets woody, citrus and aromatic. They share two 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 FRSH 003/FRV. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Philtre de ParfumFRSH 003/FRV
citrusboth
aromaticboth
woodysecond
powderyfirst
vanillafirst
irisfirst
amberfirst
lavenderfirst
fresh spicyfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Philtre de Parfum
BergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderIrisIrisJasmineJasmineRoseRoseVanillaVanillaTolu BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliPatchouli
In both
Lemon
Two shared accords:
citrusaromatic
Only in FRSH 003/FRV
VetiverVetiverCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Philtre de Parfum brings citrus; FRSH 003/FRV brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and aromatic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Shalimar Philtre de Parfum in fall and winter and FRSH 003/FRV in summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is long lasting and moderate, FRSH 003/FRV 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 pointShalimar Philtre de Parfum first, then FRSH 003/FRV 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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