Layering Lab
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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.
First · GuerlainShalimar Souffle de Parfum 2017Parfum · 2017 · ★ 4.18
Second · HoubigantPatchouli Sauvage2023 · ★ 4.17From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here
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Shalimar Souffle de Parfum 2017 × Patchouli Sauvage
Citrus, white floral and vanilla meets woody, amber and patchouli. They share two accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Shalimar Souffle de Parfum 2017, blue is Patchouli Sauvage. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Shalimar Souffle de Parfum 2017Patchouli Sauvage
citrusboth
woodysecond
powderyboth
white floralfirst
vanillafirst
ambersecond
patchoulisecond
muskyfirst
aromaticsecond
earthysecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Shalimar Souffle de Parfum 2017
Lemon
Mandarin Orange
Orange Blossom
Jasmine
Indian Vanilla
Tahitian Vanilla
White Musk
LemonMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomJasmineIndian VanillaTahitian VanillaWhite MuskIn both
Bergamot
Two shared accords:citruspowdery
Only in Patchouli Sauvage
White Grapefruit
Patchouli
Labdanum
Dried Fruits
Java vetiver oil
Cedar
Amber
Sandal
Tonka Bean
White GrapefruitPatchouliLabdanumDried FruitsJava vetiver oilCedarAmberSandalTonka BeanWhy it might work
- Light over deepShalimar Souffle de Parfum 2017 brings citrus; Patchouli Sauvage brings woody and 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 threadCitrus and powdery run through both.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Souffle de Parfum 2017 is long lasting and moderate, Patchouli Sauvage long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointPatchouli Sauvage first, then Shalimar Souffle de Parfum 2017 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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