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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 Souffle de LumièreFirst · GuerlainShalimar Souffle de LumièreEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.10
Nuit d Issey Bleu AstralSecond · Issey MiyakeNuit d Issey Bleu AstralEDT · 2017 · ★ 4.15
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Contrast pairing

Shalimar Souffle de Lumière × Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral

Vanilla, citrus and white floral meets woody, citrus and amber. They share three accords and no 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 Souffle de Lumière, blue is Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Souffle de LumièreNuit d Issey Bleu Astral
citrusboth
woodyboth
amberboth
vanillafirst
white floralfirst
yellow floralfirst
powderyfirst
sweetfirst
aromaticsecond
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Shalimar Souffle de Lumière
Calabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotItalian JasmineItalian JasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangVanillaVanillaBenzoinBenzoinWhite MuskWhite Musk
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
citrusamberwoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral
LimeLimeCorianderCorianderLeatherLeatherAmberwoodAmberwoodWoody NotesWoody Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Souffle de Lumière brings citrus; Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, amber and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Souffle de Lumière is moderate on both, Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral 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 Souffle de Lumière first, then Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral 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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