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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 · Victoria's SecretLondon2012 · ★ 3.98
Eau de Shalimar 2009Second · GuerlainEau de Shalimar 20092009 · ★ 4.25
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LondonEau de Shalimar 2009
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London × Eau de Shalimar 2009

Citrus, white floral and floral meets citrus, vanilla and amber. They share three accords and two 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 London, blue is Eau de Shalimar 2009. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

LondonEau de Shalimar 2009
citrusboth
white floralboth
vanillaboth
floralfirst
freshfirst
greenfirst
ozonicfirst
rosefirst
aquaticfirst
fruityfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in London
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseAppleAppleBitter OrangeBitter OrangeNeroliNeroliMarigoldMarigoldBlack RoseBlack RoseViolet LeafViolet LeafLotusLotusLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomOrange BlossomMuskMusk
In both
JasmineVanilla
Three shared accords:
citruswhite floralvanilla
Only in Eau de Shalimar 2009
LimeLimeBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeRoseRoseAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLondon brings citrus; Eau de Shalimar 2009 brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, white floral and vanilla run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: London is long lasting and moderate, Eau de Shalimar 2009 moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointEau de Shalimar 2009 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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