Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Pourpre d’AutomneFirst · Maison VioletPourpre d’AutomneEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.84
Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited EditionSecond · GuerlainShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition2005 · ★ 4.38
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Pourpre d’AutomneShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
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Pourpre d’Automne × Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition

Powdery, violet and iris meets citrus, woody and amber. They share two accords and three 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 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
VioletVioletViolet LeavesViolet LeavesOakmossOakmossPeachPeachPlumPlumBenzoinBenzoin
In both
IrisRoseMusk
Two shared accords:
powderywoody
Only in Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
BergamotBergamotCitrusesCitrusesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonCedarCedarJasmineJasminePatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverOpoponaxOpoponaxVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherIncenseIncense
Why 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.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
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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