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Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited EditionFirst · GuerlainShalimar Yellow Gold Limited EditionEDP · 2008 · ★ 4.54
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited EditionHabit Rouge Légère
Harmony pairing

Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition × Habit Rouge Légère

Citrus, woody and amber meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share five accords and six 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 Yellow Gold Limited Edition, blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited EditionHabit Rouge Légère
citrusboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
leatherboth
vanillaboth
amberfirst
balsamicfirst
patchoulisecond
animalicfirst
smokyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition
CitrusesCitrusesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisRoseRoseVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineIncenseIncenseOpoponaxOpoponaxCivetCivetSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMusk
In both
BergamotLemonCedarPatchouliVanillaLeather
Five shared accords:
citruswoodypowderyvanillaleather
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeOrangeOrangeNeroliNeroliSpicesSpicesWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition brings citrus; Habit Rouge Légère brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, lemon, cedar and patchouli and 2 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody, powdery and vanilla run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition is eternal and strong, Habit Rouge Légère long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointShalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition first, then Habit Rouge Légère 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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