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Bois d'IrisFirst · Van Cleef & ArpelsBois d'IrisEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.24
Bois des Iles Eau de ParfumSecond · ChanelBois des Iles Eau de ParfumEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.25
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Bois d'IrisBois des Iles Eau de Parfum
Contrast pairing

Bois d'Iris × Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum

Iris, earthy and powdery meets woody, yellow floral and amber. They share three accords and no 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 Bois d'Iris, blue is Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bois d'IrisBois des Iles Eau de Parfum
woodyboth
powderyboth
amberboth
irisfirst
earthyfirst
violetfirst
yellow floralsecond
aromaticfirst
vanillasecond
sweetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Bois d'Iris
SaltSaltIrisIrisVetiverVetiverAmbergrisAmbergris
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
powderywoodyamber
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
BergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeSandalwoodSandalwoodYlang-YlangYlang-YlangResinsResinsWoody NotesWoody NotesVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • A shared threadPowdery, woody and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bois d'Iris is moderate and intimate, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 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 pointBois des Iles Eau de Parfum first, then Bois d'Iris 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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Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
Bois d'Iris+Santal Blanc Le ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsSantal Blanc Le ParfumAdds milky, lactonic and musky; shares five accords.ContrastBois d'Iris+Touch of SunLacoste FragrancesTouch of SunAdds citrus, floral and fresh spicy; shares vetiver.ContrastBois d'Iris+CK One Night EssenceCalvin KleinCK One Night EssenceAdds musky, green and warm spicy; shares iris.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑