Layering Lab

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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.

HiliFirst · WIDIANHili2018 · ★ 4.14
Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited EditionSecond · GuerlainShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition2005 · ★ 4.38
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HiliShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
Harmony pairing

Hili × Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition

White floral, woody and sweet meets citrus, woody and amber. They share five accords and six 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 Hili, blue is Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

HiliShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
woodyboth
sweetboth
powderyboth
vanillaboth
warm spicyboth
white floralfirst
citrussecond
ambersecond
balsamicsecond
yellow floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Hili
Pink PepperPink PepperCorianderCorianderCinnamonCinnamonTiare FlowerTiare FlowerYlang-YlangYlang-YlangTuberoseTuberoseCoconut MilkCoconut MilkAmberAmberTobacco LeafTobacco Leaf
In both
BergamotJasmineVanillaSandalwoodCedarPatchouli
Five shared accords:
woodysweetvanillapowderywarm spicy
Only in Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
CitrusesCitrusesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonLemonIrisIrisRoseRoseVetiverVetiverOpoponaxOpoponaxLeatherLeatherIncenseIncenseTonka BeanTonka BeanCivetCivetMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition brings citrus; Hili brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood and 2 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, sweet, vanilla and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Hili is long lasting and moderate, Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition 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 80th Anniversary Limited Edition first, then Hili 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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