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.

Les Belles de RicciFirst · Nina RicciLes Belles de RicciEDP · 1996 · ★ 4.31
Shalimar Eau LégèreSecond · GuerlainShalimar Eau Légère2004 · ★ 4.40
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Les Belles de RicciShalimar Eau Légère
Contrast pairing

Les Belles de Ricci × Shalimar Eau Légère

Green, aromatic and fresh spicy meets citrus, powdery and green. They share two accords and no 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 Les Belles de Ricci, blue is Shalimar Eau Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Les Belles de RicciShalimar Eau Légère
greenboth
fresh spicyboth
citrussecond
aromaticfirst
powderysecond
vanillasecond
fruityfirst
sweetfirst
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Les Belles de Ricci
Tomato LeafTomato LeafBasilBasilMintMintOrangeOrangeTomato FlowerTomato FlowerCyclamenCyclamenMagnoliaMagnoliaFreesiaFreesiaRaspberryRaspberryFig LeafFig Leaf
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
greenfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Shalimar Eau Légère
LimeLimeBergamotBergamotGreen NotesGreen NotesRose de MaiRose de MaiJasmineJasmineVanillaVanillaPowdery NotesPowdery Notes
Why it might work
  • Fresh on freshShalimar Eau Légère brings citrus; Les Belles de Ricci brings green and aromatic. Two fresh profiles stack into something brighter than either.
  • A shared threadGreen and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Les Belles de Ricci is moderate on both, Shalimar Eau Légère long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointShalimar Eau Légère first, then Les Belles de Ricci 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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