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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.

LondonFirst · Tom FordLondonEDP · 2013 · ★ 3.97
Shalimar Indian NightsSecond · GuerlainShalimar Indian Nights2014 · ★ 4.14
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London × Shalimar Indian Nights

Warm spicy, fresh spicy and amber meets vanilla, amber and sweet. They share two 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 London, blue is Shalimar Indian Nights. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

LondonShalimar Indian Nights
amberboth
balsamicboth
warm spicyfirst
vanillasecond
fresh spicyfirst
sweetsecond
smokyfirst
woodyfirst
aromaticfirst
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in London
CuminCuminSaffronSaffronCardamomCardamomBlack PepperBlack PepperCoffeeCoffeeCorianderCorianderIncenseIncenseLabdanumLabdanumGeraniumGeraniumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)BirchBirchCedarCedar
In both
Jasmine
Two shared accords:
amberbalsamic
Only in Shalimar Indian Nights
BergamotBergamotIrisIrisRoseRoseOpoponaxOpoponaxTonka BeanTonka BeanVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceLondon brings amber; Shalimar Indian Nights brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: London is moderate on both, Shalimar Indian Nights long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointShalimar Indian Nights first, then London 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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