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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.

Patchouli InkFirst · MontblancPatchouli Ink2024 · ★ 4.18
Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisSecond · GuerlainShalimar Oiseau de ParadisEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.40
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Patchouli Ink × Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis

Patchouli, woody and aromatic meets citrus, amber and woody. They share four 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 Patchouli Ink, blue is Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Patchouli InkShalimar Oiseau de Paradis
woodyboth
citrusboth
balsamicboth
warm spicyboth
patchoulifirst
ambersecond
powderysecond
aromaticfirst
vanillafirst
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Patchouli Ink
InkInk
In both
BergamotPatchouliVanilla
Four shared accords:
woodywarm spicybalsamiccitrus
Only in Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis
CitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCedarCedarIrisIrisJasmineJasmineVetiverVetiverRoseRoseOpoponaxOpoponaxIncenseIncenseLeatherLeatherCivetCivet
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPatchouli Ink brings aromatic; Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, patchouli and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, balsamic and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Patchouli Ink is long lasting and moderate, Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis long lasting and enormous, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointPatchouli Ink first, then Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis 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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