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.

Michael SheerFirst · Michael KorsMichael Sheer2003 · ★ 3.81
Midnight ShimmerSecond · Michael KorsMidnight ShimmerEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.24
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Michael Sheer × Midnight Shimmer

White floral, aromatic and woody meets woody, vanilla and amber. They share three 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 Michael Sheer, blue is Midnight Shimmer. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Michael SheerMidnight Shimmer
woodyboth
powderyboth
white floralfirst
floralboth
vanillasecond
ambersecond
aromaticfirst
balsamicsecond
citrusfirst
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Michael Sheer
BergamotBergamotSea waterSea waterMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonTuberoseTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangYlang-YlangHoneysuckleHoneysuckleMarigoldMarigoldRoseRoseCassisCassisCloveClove
In both
JasmineMusk
Three shared accords:
woodypowderyfloral
Only in Midnight Shimmer
QuinceQuinceFreesiaFreesiaVanillaVanillaWhite WoodsWhite WoodsAmberwoodAmberwoodPeru BalsamPeru BalsamMossMoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMichael Sheer brings aromatic; Midnight Shimmer brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery and floral run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Michael Sheer in spring and summer and Midnight Shimmer in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Michael Sheer is moderate and strong, Midnight Shimmer moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointMidnight Shimmer first, then Michael Sheer 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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