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La Vie Est Belle Iris AbsoluFirst · LancômeLa Vie Est Belle Iris AbsoluEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.02
Le 3e Homme deSecond · CaronLe 3e Homme deEDP · 1985 · ★ 4.32
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La Vie Est Belle Iris AbsoluLe 3e Homme de
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La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu × Le 3e Homme de

Iris, woody and fruity meets aromatic, citrus and earthy. They share two 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 La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu, blue is Le 3e Homme de. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

La Vie Est Belle Iris AbsoluLe 3e Homme de
woodyboth
earthyboth
irisfirst
aromaticsecond
fruityfirst
sweetfirst
citrussecond
powderyfirst
lavendersecond
white floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu
Black CurrantBlack CurrantFigFigOrange BlossomOrange BlossomIrisIrisGourmand AccordGourmand Accord
In both
JasminePatchouli
Two shared accords:
woodyearthy
Only in Le 3e Homme de
LavenderLavenderAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonBergamotBergamotAniseAniseRosemaryRosemaryCorianderCorianderCarnationCarnationGeraniumGeraniumRoseRoseoak mossOak mossVetyverVetyverVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLe 3e Homme de brings aromatic and citrus; La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu is long lasting and moderate, Le 3e Homme de long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointLa Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu first, then Le 3e Homme de 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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