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.

Oud FleurFirst · Tom FordOud FleurEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.11
Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisSecond · GuerlainShalimar Oiseau de ParadisEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.40
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Harmony pairing

Oud Fleur × Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis

Rose, oud and woody meets citrus, amber and woody. They share five 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 Oud Fleur, blue is Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Oud FleurShalimar Oiseau de Paradis
woodyboth
amberboth
balsamicboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
rosefirst
citrussecond
oudfirst
patchoulifirst
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Oud Fleur
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)ResinsResins
In both
RosePatchouliSandalwood
Five shared accords:
woodyamberbalsamicwarm spicypowdery
Only in Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis
BergamotBergamotCitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCedarCedarIrisIrisJasmineJasmineVetiverVetiverOpoponaxOpoponaxIncenseIncenseLeatherLeatherVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Oiseau de Paradis brings citrus; Oud Fleur brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose, patchouli and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, balsamic and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Oud Fleur 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 pointOud Fleur 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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