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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.

New York the City of DreamsFirst · Lattafa PerfumesNew York the City of DreamsEDP · 2026 · ★ 3.94
Shalimar Eau de ParfumSecond · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ParfumEDP · 1990 · ★ 3.97
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New York the City of DreamsShalimar Eau de Parfum
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New York the City of Dreams × Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Woody, cherry and fresh spicy meets citrus, amber and woody. They share four accords and two 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 New York the City of Dreams, blue is Shalimar Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

New York the City of DreamsShalimar Eau de Parfum
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
citrussecond
cherryfirst
vanillasecond
fresh spicyfirst
balsamicsecond
smokysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in New York the City of Dreams
CherryCherryNutmegNutmegBlack PepperBlack PepperMimosaMimosaCognacCognacLabdanumLabdanumOakmossOakmossCedarwoodCedarwood
In both
RosePatchouli
Four shared accords:
woodyamberwarm spicypowdery
Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonCedarCedarMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineIncenseIncenseVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherOpoponaxOpoponax
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Parfum brings citrus; New York the City of Dreams brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, warm spicy and powdery run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadShalimar Eau de Parfum is voted long lasting and strong; New York the City of Dreams moderate on both. Expect Shalimar Eau de Parfum to lead and New York the City of Dreams to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shalimar Eau de Parfum, two of New York the City of Dreams over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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