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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.

Dark OrchidFirst · Victoria's SecretDark OrchidEDP · 2012 · ★ 1.00
Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited EditionSecond · GuerlainShalimar Yellow Gold Limited EditionEDP · 2008 · ★ 4.54
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Dark OrchidShalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition
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Dark Orchid × Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition

Citrus, fruity and fresh spicy meets citrus, woody and amber. They share one accord 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 Dark Orchid, blue is Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dark OrchidShalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition
citrusboth
fruityfirst
woodysecond
ambersecond
powderysecond
balsamicsecond
vanillasecond
animalicsecond
smokysecond
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dark Orchid
Pineapple blossomPineapple blossomBlack CurrantBlack CurrantBlood OrangeBlood OrangePlumPlumYuzuYuzu
In both
Bergamot
One shared accord:
citrus
Only in Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition
CitrusesCitrusesLemonLemonCedarCedarMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisPatchouliPatchouliRoseRoseVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherIncenseIncense
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDark Orchid brings citrus; Shalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus runs through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointShalimar Yellow Gold Limited Edition first, then Dark Orchid 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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