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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.

ShamalFirst · Nobile 1942ShamalEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.66
Opium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary EditionSecond · Yves Saint LaurentOpium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary EditionExtrait · 2017 · ★ 4.72
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ShamalOpium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary Edition
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Shamal × Opium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary Edition

Amber, fruity and smoky meets warm spicy, amber and floral. They share four 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 Shamal, blue is Opium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ShamalOpium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary Edition
amberboth
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
balsamicboth
floralsecond
fruityfirst
white floralsecond
citrussecond
patchoulisecond
smokyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Shamal
IncenseIncenseAppleAppleDatesDatesAromatic NotesAromatic NotesVelvetVelvetMuskMuskWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
In both
Amber
Four shared accords:
amberwoodybalsamicwarm spicy
Only in Opium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary Edition
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCarnationCarnationJasmineJasminePatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, balsamic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Shamal is long lasting and moderate, Opium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary Edition eternal and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixSmoky and floral are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointShamal first, then Opium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary Edition 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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