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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.

Interlude Black IrisFirst · AmouageInterlude Black IrisEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.20
Al AyamSecond · Swiss ArabianAl Ayam★ 3.74
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Interlude Black Iris × Al Ayam

Amber, woody and powdery meets woody, rose and fruity. 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 Interlude Black Iris, blue is Al Ayam. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Interlude Black IrisAl Ayam
woodyboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
amberfirst
rosesecond
fruitysecond
greensecond
floralsecond
white floralsecond
irisfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Interlude Black Iris
Violet LeafViolet LeafRosemaryRosemaryBergamotBergamotOrrisOrrisOlibanumOlibanumMyrhhMyrhhAmberAmberLabdanumLabdanumVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliPatchouli
In both
SandalwoodCedar
Three shared accords:
woodypowderyfresh spicy
Only in Al Ayam
RoseRoseFruity NotesFruity NotesGreen NotesGreen NotesWatery NotesWatery NotesJasmineJasmineHyacinthHyacinth
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery and fresh spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadInterlude Black Iris is voted long lasting and strong; Al Ayam moderate on both. Expect Interlude Black Iris to lead and Al Ayam to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Interlude Black Iris, two of Al Ayam over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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