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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.

ZiryabFirst · Majda BekkaliZiryabEDP · 2017 · ★ 3.68
Samsara ShineSecond · GuerlainSamsara Shine2001 · ★ 3.95
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Ziryab × Samsara Shine

Floral, oud and warm spicy meets green, woody and sweet. They share three accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Ziryab, blue is Samsara Shine. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ZiryabSamsara Shine
woodyboth
greenboth
amberboth
floralfirst
oudfirst
sweetsecond
vanillasecond
freshsecond
warm spicyfirst
yellow floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ziryab
TulipTulipAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SaffronSaffronAtlas CedarAtlas Cedar
In both
Amber
Three shared accords:
woodyambergreen
Only in Samsara Shine
Fig LeafFig LeafGreen NotesGreen NotesCitrusesCitrusesYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineRed CurrantRed CurrantSandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenZiryab brings floral; Samsara Shine brings green and woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber and green run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Ziryab is long lasting and moderate, Samsara Shine moderate and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointZiryab first, then Samsara Shine 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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