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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.

Silver IrisFirst · Atelier CologneSilver IrisEDP · 2013 · ★ 3.97
Santal Carmin Cologne AbsoluteSecond · Atelier CologneSantal Carmin Cologne AbsoluteCologne · 2019 · ★ 4.60
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Silver IrisSantal Carmin Cologne Absolute
Contrast pairing

Silver Iris × Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute

Powdery, iris and fruity meets woody, warm spicy and powdery. They share two 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 Silver Iris, blue is Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Silver IrisSantal Carmin Cologne Absolute
woodyboth
powderyboth
irisfirst
fruityfirst
earthyfirst
ozonicfirst
violetfirst
muskyfirst
soft spicyfirst
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Silver Iris
Black CurrantBlack CurrantTangerineTangerinePink PepperPink PepperIrisIrisViolet LeafViolet LeafMimosaMimosaMuskMuskPatchouliPatchouliWhite AmberWhite Amber
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
powderywoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute
SaffronSaffronLimeLimeBergamotBergamotSandalwoodSandalwoodGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodWhite MuskWhite MuskPapyrusPapyrusMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • A shared threadPowdery and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Silver Iris is long lasting and moderate, Santal Carmin Cologne Absolute 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 pointSantal Carmin Cologne Absolute first, then Silver 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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