Layering Lab
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First · Maison VioletPourpre d’AutomneEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.84
Second · GuerlainShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition2005 · ★ 4.38From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Harmony pairing
Pourpre d’Automne × Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
Powdery, violet and iris meets citrus, woody and amber. They share two accords and three notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Pourpre d’Automne, blue is Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Pourpre d’AutomneShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
powderyboth
woodyboth
citrussecond
violetfirst
ambersecond
irisfirst
balsamicsecond
vanillasecond
earthyfirst
ozonicfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Pourpre d’Automne
Violet
Violet Leaves
Oakmoss
Peach
Plum
Benzoin
Violet
Violet Leaves
Oakmoss
Peach
Plum
BenzoinIn both
IrisRoseMusk
Two shared accords:powderywoody
Only in Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
Bergamot
Citruses
Mandarin Orange
Lemon
Cedar
Jasmine
Patchouli
Vetiver
Opoponax
Vanilla
Leather
Incense
Bergamot
Citruses
Mandarin Orange
Lemon
Cedar
Jasmine
Patchouli
Vetiver
Opoponax
Vanilla
Leather
IncenseWhy it might work
- Notes in commonBoth list iris, rose and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadPowdery and woody run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
What to watch
- One will leadShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition is voted long lasting and strong; Pourpre d’Automne moderate on both. Expect Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition to lead and Pourpre d’Automne to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition, two of Pourpre d’Automne over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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