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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.

Amber AliveFirst · RasasiAmber Alive2022 · ★ 4.53
Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de ParfumSecond · GuerlainShalimar Edition Charms Eau de ParfumEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.32
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Amber Alive × Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum

Aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender meets citrus, woody and powdery. 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 Amber Alive, blue is Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Amber AliveShalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum
citrusboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
amberboth
fresh spicyfirst
lavenderfirst
herbalfirst
powderysecond
warm spicyfirst
rosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Amber Alive
LavenderLavenderArtemisiaArtemisiaPinePineTarragonTarragonBlack PepperBlack PepperRose OilRose OilGeraniumGeraniumCloveCloveAmberAmberMossMoss
In both
LemonLeatherPatchouli
Four shared accords:
aromaticcitrusamberwoody
Only in Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotCedarCedarMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeJasmineJasmineIrisIrisVetiverVetiverRoseRoseVanillaVanillaIncenseIncenseOpoponaxOpoponaxSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAmber Alive brings aromatic; Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon, leather and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus, amber and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Amber Alive in spring and summer and Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Amber Alive is long lasting and strong, Shalimar Edition Charms Eau de Parfum 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 Edition Charms Eau de Parfum first, then Amber Alive 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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