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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 Secret de ParfumFirst · GuerlainShalimar Secret de ParfumParfum · 2010 · ★ 4.32
EncountersSecond · Francesca BianchiEncounters2023 · ★ 3.91
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Shalimar Secret de Parfum × Encounters

Powdery, vanilla and amber meets amber, woody and citrus. They share six 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 Secret de Parfum, blue is Encounters. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Secret de ParfumEncounters
amberboth
powderyboth
citrusboth
balsamicboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
vanillafirst
woodysecond
warm spicysecond
oudsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Secret de Parfum
VanillaVanillaPowdery NotesPowdery NotesIncenseIncenseAmberAmberTonka BeanTonka BeanIrisIris
In both
Bergamot
Six shared accords:
powderyambercitrusbalsamicaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Encounters
OrangeOrangeCorianderCorianderCassisCassisLavenderLavenderIris ButterIris ButterRoseRoseAngelicaAngelicaCinnamonCinnamonAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinBenzoinPeru BalsamPeru BalsamCastoreumCastoreum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEncounters brings citrus; Shalimar Secret de Parfum brings amber. 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 threadPowdery, amber, citrus and balsamic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Secret de Parfum is long lasting and strong, Encounters long lasting and moderate, 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 Secret de Parfum first, then Encounters 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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