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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
Macaque Yuzu EditionSecond · Zoologist PerfumesMacaque Yuzu EditionEDP · 2021 · ★ 3.90
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Contrast pairing

Shalimar Souffle de Lumière × Macaque Yuzu Edition

Vanilla, citrus and white floral meets woody, amber and fresh spicy. They share five 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 Macaque Yuzu Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Souffle de LumièreMacaque Yuzu Edition
citrusboth
amberboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
sweetboth
vanillafirst
aromaticsecond
white floralfirst
yellow floralfirst
powderyfirst
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 notesFive shared accords:
citrussweetamberfresh spicywoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Macaque Yuzu Edition
YuzuYuzuJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeHinoki WoodHinoki WoodMyrrhMyrrhLabdanumLabdanumOlibanumOlibanumSandalwoodSandalwoodOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Souffle de Lumière brings citrus; Macaque Yuzu Edition brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, sweet, amber and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Souffle de Lumière is moderate on both, Macaque Yuzu Edition moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointShalimar Souffle de Lumière first, then Macaque Yuzu Edition 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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