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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.

Invasion BarbareFirst · MDCI ParfumsInvasion BarbareParfum · 2005 · ★ 4.38
Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited EditionSecond · GuerlainShalimar Yellow Gold Limited EditionEDP · 2008 · ★ 4.54
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Invasion BarbareShalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition
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Invasion Barbare × Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition

Aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy meets citrus, woody and amber. They share four accords and four 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 Invasion Barbare, blue is Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Invasion BarbareShalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition
citrusboth
powderyboth
vanillaboth
muskyboth
aromaticfirst
woodysecond
fresh spicyfirst
ambersecond
warm spicyfirst
lavenderfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Invasion Barbare
Violet LeafViolet LeafGrapefruitGrapefruitLavenderLavenderCardamomCardamomThymeThymeGingerGinger
In both
BergamotVanillaMuskPatchouli
Four shared accords:
citrusvanillamuskypowdery
Only in Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition
CitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonCedarCedarMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisRoseRoseVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineLeatherLeatherIncenseIncenseOpoponaxOpoponaxCivetCivet
Why it might work
  • Light over deepInvasion Barbare brings aromatic; Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, vanilla, musk and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, vanilla, musky and powdery run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Invasion Barbare is long lasting and strong, Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition eternal 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 Invasion Barbare 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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